Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $99,865 To $119,148 Annually SFU Department Descr: Academic Management Systems Position Grade: 12

of openings: 1

Biweekly Hours: 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

About The Role

The Senior Application Developer analyzes, designs, modifies, installs and maintains application programs, integrated systems, or software solutions including databases to meet user and organizational information needs at department, faculty and/or institutional level. Develops large and multi-domain enterprise-level administrative systems consistent with Information Technology Services architectural principles and practices, and the overall goals of the University. Leads all design and development activities in the entire software development lifecycle within an Agile environment; facilitates and performs server infrastructure installation and configuration; monitors and ensures system security; performs system testing and prepares system documentation; Contributes to and oversees API and web application development, database design, integration activities, and related DevOps and CI/CD processes; and provides operational support for all systems within AMS Academic Management Systems (AMS). Mentors and advises developers within the team and across local IT units to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent technical practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or related discipline, with five years of related experience including experience in complex information system development, or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Excellent knowledge of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices, with the ability to work effectively within these frameworks. Excellent knowledge of the deployment of open-source, commercial, and in-house applications and the business requirements supporting them Excellent knowledge of modern web development technologies, frameworks and libraries such as PHP, Laravel, Bootstrap, JavaScript, ReactJS, and Node.js with a strong understanding of UI/UX principles. Excellent knowledge of development and programming framework including Object Oriented Programming, MVC design architecture and microservices architecture. Excellent knowledge of database technologies including Entity Relationship Framework, MySQL, DB2, MongoDB and SQL Server

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)* Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Employer paid defined benefit pension plan On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members* Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds* And more! Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

There is an Internal Departmental Candidate Identified.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.