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This position has a term length of one year plus a day from the date of hire.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus, Edmonton.
Position Summary
The Junior Software Developer supports the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications used by the lab. The role involves writing clean and efficient code, developing appropriate test harnesses, debugging issues, implementing new features, and contributing to ongoing improvements of internal and client-facing systems. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure software solutions meet functional and technical requirements.
The Faculty of Science is internationally recognized for excellence in research and education. Through pioneering discovery and innovation, the faculty addresses global challenges across disciplines such as biology, chemistry, computing science, physics, mathematics, and earth sciences. Its work positions the university at the forefront of technological, environmental, and scientific advancement.Software Development and Implementation – 45%
Develop, modify, and maintain software components by writing and updating code, based on defined technical and functional requirements.
Implement new features and enhancements using approved programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
Ensure code quality by following established development standards and best practices and validating against test harnesses and benchmarks.
Testing and Debugging – 20%
Test software applications and components to identify defects, performance issues, or unexpected behaviour.
Troubleshoot and debug code by analyzing errors, logs and application behaviour and implement corrective solutions.
Support fixes and updates to existing applications to improve reliability, functionality, and user experience.
Requirement Analysis and Team Collaboration – 15%
Participate in discussions with senior developers, project leads, or stakeholders to understand application requirements and expected outcomes.
Assist in translating functional or user needs into technical tasks and development activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional team members during planning, development, and review phases of software projects.
System Integration and Data Handling – 10%
Integrate software applications with databases, APIs, and external systems as required by project specifications.
Support data-related tasks such as validating inputs, handling outputs, and ensuring accurate interaction between system components.
Documentation and Development Support – 10%
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including code comments, development notes, and update records, to support ongoing maintenance and future development.
Use version control systems such as Git to track changes and support collaborative development efforts.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in object-oriented programming languages (Python, Java, C++) and scripting languages such as JavaScript.
Familiarity with front-end development technologies including HTML, CSS and modern frameworks like React or Angular.
Understanding of RESTful API concepts and data interchange formats (JSON, XML) for system integration.
Working knowledge of version control systems (Git) and software development methodologies such as Agile and CI/CD concepts
Fundamental understanding of relational database management, SQL, and PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of software testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyTest) and debugging methodologies.
Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Application Instructions
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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.
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