GROUP 12 - INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMER (EXTERNAL)

St. Clement's School; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham District School Board (DDSB) is looking for an Intermediate Programmer to design, develop, and maintain business applications across cloud and on-premises environments. You will participate in requirements analysis, development, testing, and documentation to deliver high-quality software solutions.

You will join an agile team building applications across web, desktop, and mobile platforms, with a focus on REST/SOAP APIs, ServiceNow integrations, and Oracle Fusion ERP customizations.

Qualifications

• Three-year Advanced College Diploma in Computer Science, software technology or a related field.
• Certifications in development, security, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google).
• 3+ years in full-stack development with accessibility (AODA) compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with an agile team to develop, test, document, and maintain business applications on web, desktop, or mobile platforms.
• Develop new cloud-based applications and maintain existing cloud apps.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, monitor database performance, and optimize as needed.
• Collaborate to define specifications and ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Prepare reports, manuals, and documentation on status and maintenance of software.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy custom apps and integrations using ServiceNow.
• Use APIs to design RESTful services and integrate data providers via JSON/XML.
• Provide second-level support and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Develop, document and execute test plans, track defects.
• Manage multiple project deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Support all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Stay updated with cloud development/security trends and apply improvements.
• Identify and mitigate security threats and ensure confidentiality and availability.

Skills

Full-stack development

C#/.NET/ASP.NET/Azure

T-SQL

SSIS

SSRS

Database design

NoSQL

Azure/AWS/Google Cloud

REST/SOAP APIs

OAuth

Mobile development

HTML5/CSS/JS frameworks

AngularJS/React/Vue.js

NUnit/JUnit/Testing

Oracle Fusion ERP

FOSS

AS/400

ServiceNow

Problem solving

Communication

DevOps/Git

Networking/AD/Security

Education

Advanced College Diploma in Computer Science

Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS/Google)

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Job description

The Durham District School Board acknowledges that many Indigenous Nations have longstanding relationships, both historic and modern, with the territories upon which our school board and schools are located. Today, this area is home to many Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that the Durham Region forms a part of the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Mississauga Peoples and the treaty territory of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. It is on these ancestral and treaty lands that we teach, live and learn.

This statement was co-created in partnership with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island.

Job Details

Reporting to the Team Leader - Business Operations or Schools & Programs, the Intermediate Programmer is responsiblefordevelopingand maintaining newapplications in the Cloud or on-premises infrastructure to meetclientrequirements. Participate in the analysis,gatheringof requirements,development,testing, implementationand documentation to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Workwith an agile team to develop, test, document, and maintain business applications builton any platform(web, desktop, mobile)
• Developing new cloud-based applications and maintaining/updating existing cloud-based applications.
• Writing and optimizing SQL queries and scripts, monitoring database performances, and optimizing as needed
• Collaborate with team membersto set specifications for applications and ensure applications are developed to meet business needs
• Preparereports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying custom applications and integrations using the ServiceNow platform.
• Using knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed.
• Providesecond-level supportto business users
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical and application issues.
• Develop, document and execute efficient test plans, and track application defects/bugs.
• Managemultiple project deadlines without compromise in quality
• Support the team in all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Keeping up to date with newer technologies, best practices in cloud development/security and industry trends, and applying them to improve the application
• Helping to identify and mitigate potential security threats, and implementing security measures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications and data
• Design, support, and maintain integrations and customizations with Oracle Fusion ERP, ensuring alignment with business requirements
• Develop, support, and integrate applications leveraging Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and requirements
• Assist with daily AS400 operations and tasksas required
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Experience and Qualifications

• Three-yearAdvanced College Diplomain Computer Science, software technology or a related field
• Relevant Certifications in development, security, and architecture on cloud platforms (example - Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google)
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in full-stack application development with AODA compliancy experience including:
• Minimum 3 years of experience building applications using Microsoft technologies includes C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Entity Framework, Azure Web Apps and Azure Functions.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in TSQL, SSIS, SSRS, database design and non-relational (NoSQL) databases
• Minimum 1 years of experience in Cloud computing and hands on experience in delivering large scale distributed systems on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google
• Experience creating REST/SOAP web services and knowledge of APIs, RPC, and OAuth.
• Familiarity with mobile-based software design
• Knowledge of web development tools and frameworks such as HTML 5/CSS, Bootstrap, AngularJS, jQuery, JavaScript, React, or Vue.js
• Experience in testing techniques, frameworks, and tools, such as NUnit/JUnit, Chrome Developer Tools, and Test automation tools.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP, including integrations, customizations, and operational support in an enterprise environment
• Experience working with Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) technologies for application development, integrations, and operational support
• AS400 development experience an asset
• Knowledge of Service Now platform customizations
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• DevOps/TFS, Git), code review
• Working knowledge of networking, firewalls, load balancers and Authentication Servers (Radius, Active Directory) and cloud authentication
• Passion for code quality, development process, and technology

Additional Requirements

Provide a current Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) screening upon hire.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 35 hour per week, permanent position, working within the office environment, not virtually.

Equity and Inclusion

The Durham District School Board recognizes Indigenous rights are distinct. In the exercise of those rights, Indigenous staff and students shall not be subjected to actions with the aim or effect of depriving these distinct rights.

The DDSB is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates who bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds. We adhere to fair, transparent hiring practices and are committed to equity and accessibility throughout the recruitment process. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ignite Your Career

At the Durham District School Board (DDSB), we inspire the lives of over 80,000 students. Our diverse communities are places where your impact will be felt every day.

Picture yourself in a workplace where your ideas are celebrated, and your growth is a top priority. Here, collaboration and innovation thrive. Whether you're directly inspiring young minds or providing essential support behind the scenes, your contributions will have a meaningful impact on students and the community.

We welcome you to bring your experiences, your passions, and your talents to our inclusive community. Join us and be part of a team that values your well-being as much as your contributions. Ignite your potential at DDSB and help us make a difference, one student at a time.

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