Technical /Research Support I

WESTERN UNIVERSITY; London; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Western University’s Department of Mathematics invites applications for a part-time Technical Project Lead (Student) to oversee the continued development, maintenance, and strategic direction of the Western Math Challenge web application.

You will work closely with the Program Coordinator, student developers, and other stakeholders to guide technical priorities, ensure security and scalability, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading software development projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting and mentoring team members.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning, development, and maintenance of the Math Challenge web application.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to student developers.
• Design and oversee application architecture, infrastructure, and deployment processes.
• Review code and establish software development standards and best practices.
• Coordinate project priorities and timelines with the Program Coordinator.
• Ensure application security, privacy, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
• Oversee testing, quality assurance, documentation, and deployment processes.
• Monitor and improve system performance and scalability.
• Attend regular project meetings and provide technical progress updates.

Skills

Software project leadership

Programming leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Mentoring teammates

Maintaining code quality

Tools

React SPA development

API design

Data modelling

Infrastructure administration

Security practices

Job description

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Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Department offers instruction in Mathematics at all levels. See the Undergraduate Program and Graduate Program pages for comprehensive information. The Department of Mathematics has established research groups in several areas of contemporary mathematics, including algebra, geometry, topology, analysis, and noncommutative geometry. Theses research groups and their activities are described in more detail on the Department's Research page.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and organized Technical Project (Student) Lead to oversee the continued development, maintenance, and strategic direction of the Western Math Challenge Program web application.

The Technical Project Lead will work closely with the Program Coordinator, student developers, and other stakeholders to guide the technical aspects of the project, establish development priorities, and ensure that the application remains secure, scalable, and maintanable.

This is a part-time student position, with up to 15 hours per week. The number of hours assigned throughout the term will depend on the available project budget, project needs, and the progress of development as determined by the Program Coordinator. Work schedules will be arranged in consultation with the Program Coordinator and may vary during the appointment period.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning, development, and maintenance of the Math Challenge web application.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to student developers.
• Design and oversee application architecture, infrastructure, and deployment processes.
• Review code and establish software development standards and best practices.
• Coordinate project priorities and timelines with the Program Coordinator
• Ensure application security, privacy, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
• Oversee testing, quality assurance, documentation, and deployment processes.
• Monitor and improve system performance and scalability.
• Attend regular project meetings and provide technical progress updates.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading software development projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting and mentoring team members.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable software.

Qualifications

• Private and secure application architecture
• Infrastructure and systems administration
• Relational data modelling and API design
• React SPA and PWA development
• Engineering process governance

Priority will be given to applicants who are registered students in the Faculty of Science at Western University and who demonstrate strong qualifications in the technical areas outlined in this posting.

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.