Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid, 1-2 day on-site per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 10-month contract, with potential for extension
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required

About the Opportunity
Our client, a respected organization in the higher education sector, is seeking a Junior Application Support Developer to join their collaborative and globally connected technology team. This role supports critical systems that power academic and administrative operations, contributing to a reliable and accessible digital experience for a diverse community of users.

You will work in an open, team-oriented environment where respectful communication and thoughtful collaboration are key. The team values healthy technical debate and encourages diverse perspectives, creating a space where ideas are shared openly and challenges are solved collectively.

What’s In It for You
This is a workplace that prioritizes balance, inclusion, and continuous learning. You’ll benefit from a hybrid model with structured flexibility, including no-meeting Fridays and a holiday shutdown period between Christmas and New Year. With provided equipment and exposure to global teams, you’ll gain meaningful experience while working in a culture that values respect, collaboration, and growth.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll support and maintain a WordPress environment, including plugin updates and issue resolution
• In this role, you’ll monitor systems and respond to incidents using tools such as Nagios
• You’ll troubleshoot and support a LAMP stack, including Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP
• You’ll assist with SQL jobs, reporting, and data load activities to support operational needs
• You’ll contribute to Microsoft Power Platform initiatives, including Power Automate workflows and SharePoint support
• You’ll provide basic system administration and follow operational procedures to ensure system stability

Skills and Qualifications
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a support or junior development role
• Practical experience with WordPress and LAMP stack environments
• Proficiency in SQL or PL/SQL for data querying and reporting
• Strong working knowledge of Unix or Linux command line tools
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability with a practical, solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, feedback-driven environment

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.