Software Developer, Department of Computer Science, Competition # GEN-22-04, Thunder Bay, ON

Software Developer

Department of Computer Science

Thunder Bay Campus

Full Time, Contract (6 weeks)

Schedule II

Competition # GEN-22-04

The Software Developer will develop an admission processing system for the department of computer science. They will coordinate with the graduate coordinator’s office, admission committee, department and other stakeholders in the university and prepare reports and presentations when necessary.

Qualifications:

Must have an undergraduate computer science degree.

Excellent understanding of client-server technologies.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Minimum 3 years professional programming experience using PL/SQL.

Experience working on Full-Stack projects using Java

High-level of Knowledge of HTTP, REST APIs, OAuth,

Proficiency in writing advanced SQL queries and experience with PostgreSQL

Experience working with Git for version control

Hands-on experience in industrial settings: database systems, high-level programming languages (e.g. C++, Java, Python, PHP).

Experience with Azure/AWS is considered an asset.

Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Must be able to present a portfolio of work including applications similar to admission processing systems.

A detailed CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience and skills match with the skills we are looking for. In addition, the applicants must submit the link of his/her GitHub repository showing his/her portfolio and a project that exhibits the expertise that has been asked for this position (technical details mentioned above under the skills sections).

Applications will be considered until April 11, 2022 (hard deadline). Only short-listed qualified candidates will be contacted for the detailed interview process (including formal interviews and live programming tests).

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single pdf document quoting competition

#GEN-22-04, containing a cover letter and resume, along with the contact information of three work-related references by April 11, 2022 to:

Department of Computer Science

Email:  applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.