Job Description

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Summary:
The candidate for this position will implement mockups following an established Visual Identity Guide using existing frameworks (including Drupal 10) and a shared design system, and contribute UI, UX, and accessibility expertise to create a seamless experience for all users of McGill's digital platforms. This Intermediate Web Developer/Analyst will contribute to the development and support of the Web Publishing Services to ensure that they meet the current and future needs of the stakeholders and users' community.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolve system incidents/problems and act as a liaison between Business Subject Matter Experts, technical teams and/or third-party vendors as required
• Lead the implementation of simple enhancements to existing systems that meet business requirements and are aligned with IT orientations:
• gather business requirements.
• evaluate feasibility, provide estimates, design solution and prepare detailed specifications
• coordinate team effort in developing and implementing the enhancements
• Implement new functionality that meet business requirements and are aligned with IT orientations
• Provide estimates for tasks and artifacts under own responsibility
• transform business requirements and conceptual system designs into detailed functional specifications in accordance with design standards
• Develop the following artifacts (not limited to): functional specifications, interface designs and configuration specifications
• Develop test scenarios and conduct detailed functional and integration testing to ensure programming/configuration has been done in accordance with detailed functional specifications and business requirements
• Develop website architecture and helps determine hardware and software requirements
• Test and debug new web modules, applications, themes, as well as perform maintenance and enhancements to existing web modules, etc.
• Provide technical expertise in the development of web design and functional specifications related to business needs.
• Produce deliverables related to assigned project(s)
• Perform or assist in the configuration and control of system parameters and files to meet business requirements
• Support Business Subject Matter Experts and users during user acceptance testing
• Assist in the development of application documentation, user documentation and training materials
• Assists in training less-experienced software development team members

Requirements
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Experience: Three (3) years' related experience
Desired: Four (4) year degree (Undergraduate) in Management Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent experience
Skills & Expertise:

• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (with and without frameworks)
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices in web design, development, mobile applications, accessibility, and usability
• Experience with version control systems, especially Git / GitLab
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise level web content management systems, especially open-source platforms such as Drupal
• Experiencing creating test plans, documenting technical issues, and performing quality assurance testing
• Experience managing CI/CD testing and deployment pipelines in GitLab, or similar platforms
• Experience creating automated tests to ensure quality and avoid regressions, using tools such as PHPUnit and Cypress
• Experience working with Docker Compose based local development environments

• Knowledge of and experience designing to accessibility and access standards: WAI (Web Accessibility Initiative), W3C (World-Wide Web Consortium) and other industry-approved development standards
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies; experience with Agile sprint facilitation as a scrum master an asset
• Knowledge of tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and individually
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely - especially in explaining technical solutions to non-technical colleagues
• A very strong customer service approach, including the ability to understand and clarify business needs formulated by requesters and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of how to combine new technology with creative innovations
• Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click .
Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 - $89,860.00 - $107,830.00
Job Profile: MPEX-IST2E - IT Business Application - Professional 2
Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor: Portfolio Manager Web Services
Position End Date (If applicable):
Deadline to Apply:
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

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