Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Academic Application Services (EAAS), the Programmer maintains and improves the systems and web applications that enable core enterprise-wide academic processes, specifically but not limited to course management, course evaluation, AI conversational tools, and academic resource management systems. The Programmer will develop new applications and enhance applications as required.
Education:
Relevant College diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering or an equivalent of 2 years recent experience (defined as within the last three years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
Three (3) years of current and continuous programming experience on complex distributed systems using the required programming languages, comprehensive knowledge of relevant application development tools, in-depth experience, and exposure to best practice software development methodologies.
Skills:
Advanced skills in relevant computer applications and web-based development tools, incident management, excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical users (written and oral), elicit accurate information, respond to inquiries from all areas of the university, teach and instruct others, exceptional analytical, evaluative and technical problem solving skills, ability to work independently, set priorities and work effectively under pressure, strong service orientation coupled with the ability to assess the operational significance of a problem and set priorities accordingly, ability and willingness to perform effectively as part of a team (internal and/or external teams), ability to exercise tact and diplomacy, ability to deal calmly and effectively with people, ability to multi-task and meet long/short term deadlines, ability to attend accurately to detail, ability and willingness to keep up to date with system developments and technologies with strong ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing environments, excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to write clear, concise documentation.
Additional Notes:
This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview. Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pmSummer: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 3:30pmRequests to work overtime may occur periodically throughout the yearPeak periods. May to SeptemberVacation restriction: Restrictions may occur for periods of time prior to commencement of the Fall, Winter, Summer academic terms.
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