Junior Software Developer — Build Smart Apps (Hybrid)

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is hiring a Solutions Architect for IT Solutions to develop and enhance applications that support the university’s operations and research. The role involves designing software solutions, implementing tests, and collaborating with IT teams to deliver reliable systems.

This position requires up to 3 years of software development experience, familiarity with QA tooling, and a bilingual capability in English and French.

Qualifications

• College degree in Computer Programming or university degree in Computer Science or related field
• 0-3 years of experience in developing and implementing system or software programs
• Familiarity with QA concepts focusing on test automation and performance frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JMeter)
• Basic programming experience in JavaScript, Python, PHP or similar languages
• Basic understanding of API testing and interest in learning tools like Postman, Bruno, or similar
• Exposure to databases or coursework in SQL, data validation techniques
• Awareness of SDLC and agile development
• Knowledge of university policies and standards for software development
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing programs
• Analytical skills to diagnose and repair issues
• Ability to learn emerging technologies and communicate technical concepts
• Bilingualism English and French (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Analyze client business and functional requirements to understand needs and improve systems
• Design and coordinate effective software using appropriate tools and operating systems
• Develop, test and document new releases or upgrades; translate specs into code
• Deploy and integrate final product with existing software following procedures

Skills

JavaScript

Python

SQL

API testing

Postman

QA concepts

Test automation

Debugging

Education

College degree in Computer Programming

University degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

JMeter

Job description

The University of Ottawa is hiring a Solutions Architect for IT Solutions to develop and enhance applications that support the university’s operations and research. The role involves designing software solutions, implementing tests, and collaborating with IT teams to deliver reliable systems.

This position requires up to 3 years of software development experience, familiarity with QA tooling, and a bilingual capability in English and French.