Junior Software Developer

Queen's University; Kingston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the innovative Education Technology team at Queen's University as a Junior Software Developer. You will develop and maintain educational solutions using web technologies and cloud platforms, ensuring secure and accessible applications for students and staff. This role offers a collaborative environment focused on enhancing teaching and learning through technology.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, Node.js, Django).
• Hands-on experience with Drupal is valued.
• Familiarity with low-code environments like Microsoft's Power Platform and Salesforce is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and maintain educational solutions.
• Design, code, test, and debug programs and applications.
• Revise procedures and documentation related to program development.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

React

Node.js

Django

Drupal

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

A Brief Overview

Are you ready to dive into the exciting realm of educational technology? Join IT Services' innovative Education Technology (EdTech) team at Queen's University, where we enhance teaching and learning for students, faculty, and researchers.

As a Junior Software Developer, you will collaborate with experienced colleagues to develop and maintain educational solutions utilizing industry-standard web technologies, cloud platforms, and custom applications. Your responsibilities include programming, maintaining, developing, and supporting various databases, applications, websites, and systems. You will design, code, test, and debug programs and applications, as well as revise procedures and documentation related to program development, logic, coding, and corrections. A flexible attitude and a willingness to learn new technologies are essential for adopting the right tools and providing effective solutions. This role aims to ensure the development and maintenance of secure, accessible applications tailored for students and staff.

We seek candidates eager to adopt new technologies and interested in educational technologies. Essential experience includes proficiency in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, React, Node.js, Django) and/or Java application development. Hands-on experience with Drupal is valued, and familiarity with low-code environments like Microsoft's Power Platform and Salesforce is an asset. Knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is beneficial.

Your ability to thrive in a collaborative environment will be vital as you contribute to a culture of teamwork and shared success. Join us in making a difference through technology—apply now and help us redefine the future of education at Queen's University!

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