Job Description

Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Research -> Ocean Networks Canada
Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date
28 August 2025
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE
1
Salary Grade
$83,094.00 - $108,088.00
Additional Posting Information
Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification
SG13
Employee Group:
PEA - Regular
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Computers, Software
About this Opportunity
For this opportunity, we seek an experienced individual to lead software development in support of data science and data products. This position will be key to contributing to ONC's efforts toward the FAIR principles and best practices, leading development of data processing pipelines with advanced interoperable and reproducible data products. In particular, knowledge of scientific computing will be prioritized, with key technologies including MATLAB, Python, Docker, NetCDF, ERDDAP. Knowledge of time series analysis, scientific instrumentation and best practices are also assets. A pool of strong internal candidates exists for this position.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $83,094 - $91,625 starting salary

determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

Performance range: $108,088

salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement


Job Summary
The Senior Software Developer (Senior Developer) works as part of a team of developers to design, develop, troubleshoot, maintain and deploy software components for acquiring, publishing and processing data using ONC's data management and archiving system - Oceans 3.0. The Senior Developer will be involved in the development of software using a wide spectrum of technologies, from mobile to cloud computing.


The Senior Developer reports to the Associate Director, Software Development with work assigned on a project basis. This position leads scrum meetings, documentation and code reviews using their technical experience, knowledge of software lifecycle and development models, and experience with Agile project management and scrum leadership, to support the software development process. The Senior Developer works closely with the Senior Quality Control Specialist to create automated testing frameworks.


Job Requirements
The Senior Developer must have a university degree in computer science, software engineering or natural sciences and engineering in general, and a minimum of six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements:

Proven ability to design, write, build, test and debug software Demonstrated proficiency in the following technologies: Java, JavaScript, HTML, SQL Experience in object-oriented design and implementation Database management systems, especially PostgreSQL and 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 Ability to lead scrum teams, mentor staff and lead projects

Highly desired assets:

Familiarity with Eclipse or similar integrated development environments Experience with tools and frameworks such as Hibernate, JMS and ActiveMQ, Tomcat/Jetty, OSGi. UNIX skills, including Bash or other scripting languages Experience in scientific data processing and analytical science in general Automated testing tools and procedures, including JUnit, Cypress, Selenium, etc. Experience in interfacing with scientific instrumentation, especially over IP networks
Familiarity with modern web development, user interface and other ever-evolving front-end technologies, such as React, TypeScript, Material UI, etc.

Territory Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge and respect the L?k?????n (Songhees and X?seps?m/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the L?k?????n and WSANE? Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement:

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.


Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement:

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

What UVic Offers:

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