Junior Software Developer, Information Technology

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

Posting Reason: New Position Job Type: Employee Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): 12 Job Family: Application Development # of Open Positions: 2 Faculty/Service - Department: Solutions Architect, IT Solutions Campus: Main Campus Union Affiliation: UOITP Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/10 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/21 Hours per week: 35 Salary Grade: UOITP Grade 08 Salary Range: $66,072.00 - $82,151.00

About Information Technology: Information Technology is a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are focused on prioritizing and optimizing technological investments that facilitate the best student experience, as well as the activities of faculty, researchers and staff. Our greatest strength are the people working with us. People like you, professionals eager to flex their intellectual muscle and achieve new heights in their career. Working here gives you access to a great IT environment, rich with a diverse range of platforms, products, and services. This is a place where innovative ideas are welcome. In a nutshell: working here is challenging and rewarding. It’ll bring out the best of you. We want people that have the drive to advance IT in higher education. We have the technologies to keep your inner fires burning, and benefits that can help you sustain a better lifestyle. And all this minutes away from gyms, the Byward Market, downtown, and the Rideau Canal at lunch time for runners and skaters.

Note: We are recruiting for one 12-month contract and one 10-month contract.

Position Purpose Reporting to the Lead Technical Designer, the incumbent develops new or enhances existing and off-the-shelf computer applications based on software requirements. Assigned small projects of limited duration or may participate in a designated portion of a larger project under supervision. Focused on meeting user needs and improving the efficiency of the University’s operations through system and software solutions.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Analysis: Evaluates client’s business and functional requirements to fully understand their needs. Focuses on solutions to improve systems and automation.
• Design: Designs, plans and coordinates effective software using appropriate tools and operating systems facilitating the function of the various departments, to increase their efficiency and productivity, and to reduce costs.
• Development, Testing and Documentation: Develops effective program code, tests and provides documentation for new releases or application upgrades. Translates specifications document into effective program code. Assists in the provision of user documentation.
• Deployment: Participates in the installation of new software in alignment with established procedures and processes, and the integration the final product to existing software.

What you will bring:

• College degree in Computer Programming or university degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of experience in the development and implementation of system or software programs.
• Familiarity with QA concepts focusing on the test automation and performance frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JMeter etc.).
• Basic programming experience in JavaScript, Python, PHP or similar languages, with a strong desire to learn and develop skills further.
• 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 the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
• Understanding of agile development principles and interest in working within agile teams.
• Knowledge of University policies, guidelines and standards regarding system and software development and deployment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing programs.
• Analytical skills to diagnose debug and repair programming issues.
• Ability to proactively keep abreast of new/emerging technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to users.
• Bilingualism English and French (spoken and written).

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Key Competencies at uOttawa:

• Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
• Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
• Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence.

While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more. If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.

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