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Junior Software Developer - (993393.5)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Research -> Ocean Networks Canada

Posting Close Date

23 October 2022

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1

Salary Grade

$51,466.00 - $67,542.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted reflects full FTE (will be prorated for part time)

Classification

SG6

Start Date

11/7/2022

End Date

11/15/2024

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Computers, Software

About this Opportunity

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading organization supporting ocean discovery and technological innovation for science, society, and industry. ONC is a Major Science Initiative funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and is governed by a not-for-profit society that operates the world-class innovative deep sea and coastal cabled observatories on behalf of the University of Victoria.

ONC's Observatory Digital Operations Division is mandated to ensure the acquisition, curation and delivery of high-quality data to all ONC users, including the global research community, indigenous and community partners, and industry partners. As a department within Observatory Digital Operations, the Software Engineering group, under the guidance of its stakeholders delivers software that empowers users in accomplishing complex tasks, in dealing with data volumes of increasing size and complexity.

The Junior Software Developer will participate in the design and implementation of software components aiming at processing and publishing data from ONC instruments and controlling these instruments or the observatory infrastructure.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $51,466 - $57,922 starting salary determined by the PEA .

Performance range: starting salary to max of $67,542 is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

The Junior Developer will have a degree in computer science (or similar) and a minimum of 1 year of development experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Proven ability to write design, build, test and debug software
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following technologies: J2EE (Java), JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL
• Experience in object-oriented design and implementation

Knowledge:

• Database management systems both relational, such as Oracle, PostGreSQL, and non-relational, such as Cassandra
• Software lifecycle and Agile methodologies such as Scrum
• Web services and service-oriented architectures

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and proactively within a team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new technologies

Highly desired assets:

• Familiarity with the Eclipse development environment and with tools such as Hibernate, JMS, TomCat/Gemini/Jetty, OSGi.
• UNIX skills, including Bash or other scripting language
• Experience installing and configuring software packages
• ActiveMQ troubleshooting/knowledge
• Experience in scientific data processing and analytical science in general
• Automated testing tools and procedures, including JUnit testing, Selenium, etc.
• Experience in interfacing with scientific instrumentation, potentially over IP networks
• Familiarity with modern web development, user interface and other ever-evolving front-end technologies, such as React, TypeScript, Material, Jest, etc.

ONC's Observatory Digital Operations Division is mandated to ensure the acquisition, curation and delivery of high-quality data to all ONC users, including the global research community, indigenous and community partners, and industry partners. As a department within Observatory Digital Operations, the Software Engineering group, under the guidance of its stakeholders delivers software that empowers users in accomplishing complex tasks, in dealing with data volumes of increasing size and complexity.

The Junior Software Developer will participate in the design and implementation of software components aiming at processing and publishing data from ONC instruments and controlling these instruments or the observatory infrastructure.

The Developer reports directly to the Director of Observatory Digital Operations and indirectly to the Software team lead, with work assigned on a project basis or in an area of continuing responsibility, which will be reviewed for progress toward the stated objectives.

Job Requirements

The Junior Developer will have a degree in computer science (or similar) and a minimum of 1 year of development experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Proven ability to write design, build, test and debug software
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following technologies: J2EE (Java), JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL
• Experience in object-oriented design and implementation

Knowledge:

• Database management systems both relational, such as Oracle, PostGreSQL, and non-relational, such as Cassandra
• Software lifecycle and Agile methodologies such as Scrum
• Web services and service-oriented architectures

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and proactively within a team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new technologies

Highly desired assets:

• Familiarity with the Eclipse development environment and with tools such as Hibernate, JMS, TomCat/Gemini/Jetty, OSGi.
• UNIX skills, including Bash or other scripting language
• Experience installing and configuring software packages
• ActiveMQ troubleshooting/knowledge
• Experience in scientific data processing and analytical science in general
• Automated testing tools and procedures, including JUnit testing, Selenium, etc.
• Experience in interfacing with scientific instrumentation, potentially over IP networks
• Familiarity with modern web development, user interface and other ever-evolving front-end technologies, such as React, TypeScript, Material, Jest, etc.

Equity and Diversity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of

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Accessibility Statement

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