Software Programmer

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Alberta is seeking a software engineering professional to design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise software systems across construction and business operations. You will work closely with operational teams to automate processes, modernize legacy systems, and provide ongoing technical support.

The role requires strong expertise in software development, databases, system integration, and enterprise applications, with a focus on delivering robust, scalable solutions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, supplemented by several years of progressively responsible software engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise software systems and integrations.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve efficiency and automate processes.
• Modernize legacy systems and provide ongoing technical support.
• Develop and maintain applications, databases, and system integrations.
• Provide technical leadership and establish development standards.

Skills

Software engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has a term length of one year plus one day from the date of hire.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus and ACQBuilt Office, Edmonton.

This position designs, develops, deploys, and supports enterprise software systems that support construction and business operations. Working closely with operational teams, the role develops and maintains applications, databases, and system integrations to improve efficiency, automate processes, modernize legacy systems, and provide ongoing technical support. The position requires strong expertise in software development, databases, system integration, and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Workplace Safety: Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace; follow safety requirements, complete training, identify and address hazards, and report incidents.
• Software Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications, ERP systems, APIs, databases, and business workflows.
• System Modernization & Integration: Improve existing systems, automate business processes, and integrate internal and external applications.
• Data & Database Management: Support data migration, database optimization, reporting, and data integrity.
• Development, Operations. & Technical Support: Manage software environments, deployments, CI/CD processes, system performance, and production issues.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, establish development standards, document systems, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, supplemented by several years of progressively responsible software engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are required.

This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

The Faculty of Engineering is one of North America’s top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape.