BCITâs Information Technology Services department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Back-end Web Developer (Intermediate Systems Analyst) to help deliver highâquality, userâfocused digital solutions across the institution.
As part of the Solution Delivery group, youâll collaborate with a skilled and supportive team to design, build, and enhance robust web solutions on BCITâs enterprise WordPress platform. Leveraging your PHPâfocused development expertise, youâll contribute across the full development lifecycleâworking closely with designers, strategists, and support teams to create scalable, wellâcrafted solutions that make a real impact for students, faculty, and staff.
This role also offers an opportunity to gain exposure to BCITâs SharePoint Online environment, supporting enhancement and configuration work based on ability and experience.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with others, and growing your technical skill set while building technology people rely on every day, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to BCITâs digital ecosystem.
Duties \& Responsibilities
DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in architectural and design discussions and collaborate with other developers, systems analysts, and the product team to define clear deliverables and establish project milestones.
Take ownership of features from end to end as they go through development, implementation, testing and maintenance phases.
Code and implement custom WordPress sites, features, and enhancements from design requirements, or plugins.
Develop, debug, and performance tune applications, themes, and contributed modules.
Identify opportunities to improve/enhance existing code or architecture for maximum speed and scalability.
Create and update reusable code libraries to streamline the WordPress development cycle and facilitate site documentation and maintenance.
Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum two-year diploma in Computer Systems/Web Development or bachelorâs degree in communications, science, or business; and minimum six (4) years of current, practical experience, of which at least four (2) demonstrate web application development expertise.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must have demonstrated specific current IT knowledge.
Proven commitment to providing and maintaining the highest level of customer service.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet changing priorities and multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.
Must be a team player and work well with cross-departmental teams.
Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge and techniques.
Commitment to regular ongoing professional development (including specific IT skills, professional associations, and current industry trends).
High level of professionalism and ethics.
QUALIFICATIONSPECIFICS:* Good knowledge of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript and WordPress.
Experience implementing complex, scaled WordPress sites, including theming and custom module/plugin development, and administration/configuration of CMS core, plugins, and modules.
Experience working with containerized environments such as Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent.
Familiarity with agile methodologies, requirements gathering, sprint processes and ceremonies.
Experience with Atlassian product suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) or similar workflow management systems.
Understanding of backend performance best practices.
Ability to write quality, well-organized code and employ debugging and testing skills, including the application of coding standards.
Experience developing and maintaining REST APIs.
Experience working with modern SharePoint Online sites, including creating and managing sites and libraries, page customization, web part configuration, and site permission management.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and apply creative problem-solving skills.
EXPERIENCE IN THEFOLLOWINGWOULD BE AN ASSET:* Unit testing
Continuous integration/continuous deployment
General understanding of DNS, edge networks, and HTTP protocol
Linux command line
React JS applications
Redis
Jenkins
Splunk
ATTRIBUTES:
Strong attention to detail, customer focused, ability to learn and adapt quickly and with ease.
A team player who enjoys working with people.
Well-organized with a methodical approach to work.
Keen interest in web technologies and tools.
Good sense of humour and an ability to prevent absurdity from affecting a commitment to results.
Energetic, motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.
Fierce desire to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
Benefits â Why youâd love working with us
Competitive pay
Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan â take a look at our benefit plans!
Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
Professional Development funds and resources
Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity \& inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
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Salary Range $65,187 - $89,242 per annum
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
Position Details
Posting Category Information Systems / Technology
Department 2 Enterprise Applications \& Services
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 04/20/2026
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number 26FSA016
Competition Open Date 03/07/2026
Competition Close Date 03/21/2026
Open Until Filled? No