Junior Developer

City of Vaughan; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Vaughan is seeking a motivated Junior Developer to provide technical systems support. In this full-time role, you will design custom applications, resolve software issues, and enhance existing systems. A college diploma in Computer Science is required, along with at least one year of experience in Information Systems. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model, fostering growth and learning within a dynamic municipal environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Information Systems.
• Experience in software development is an asset.
• Capability to attend City-related meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, development, and delivery of custom applications.
• Field incident tickets from end users to resolve software issues.
• Provide support for testing new and existing software applications.

Skills

Software development

Web-development (C#, ASP.net, JQuery, HTML5)

IT operations

Mobile development

Education

College Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

CITIZENS FIRST THROUGH SERVICE EXCELLENCE

We have an exciting Temporary Full-Time, Non- Unionized opportunity in the Office of the Chief Information Officer Department for an experienced and motivated individual.

Junior Developer (Contract)

J1225-0235

Vaughan is a city on the move. With a downtown core rising from the ground – the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, a state‑of‑the‑art hospital opening its doors in 2021 – the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, and a bustling subway, exciting projects are transforming the community. Be a part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan.

The City of Vaughan is an equal opportunity employer serving one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada, we are an organization committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing a thriving work environment, excellent benefits, learning and growth opportunities and a place where collaboration and teamwork are fostered. As one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2021, we continuously employ workplace best‑practices – and they’re getting noticed! Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

Responsible for providing Technical Systems support to the City of Vaughan including analyzing technical requirements, designing custom solutions, recommending technical options, performing unit testing, and any associated documentation. The Junior Developer is also responsible for assisting in the design, delivery, and improvement of in-house software applications and related courseware.

At employee request, this position is eligible to take part in our hybrid work model as outlined in the City's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

Responsibilities

Applications and Software Solutions

• Participate in the design, development, and delivery of custom applications.
• Perform hands‑on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
• Conduct research into software application products and services in support of development and purchasing efforts.
• Provide support for the testing of new and existing software applications under development or consideration for purchase.
• Field incoming incident tickets from end users to resolve application and software issues within servers, databases, and other systems.
• Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including management, development teams, end users, and unit leaders.
• Maintain and enhance performance of all new and existing software and applications across the organization.
• Test fixes and perform post‑resolution follow‑ups to ensure problems have been adequately resolved.
• Learn appropriate software applications used and supported by the organization.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including the installation of service packs, patches, hot fixes, anti‑virus software, and so on.
• Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.

Qualifications and Experience

• College Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or suitable equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in the field of Information Systems. Software development experience is an asset.
• Experience in any of the following areas: architecture, IT operations, Web-development (C#, ASP.net, JQuery, and HTML5, SharePoint, PowerApps, Power Automate), Mobile development, enterprise solutions, and telecommunications is preferred.
• Must be able to attend City related meetings as required.
• This role travels outside the office as required to meet with vendors as well as departments throughout the City of Vaughan.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.