Senior Software Developer

Organizational Unit
University of Victoria ->
VP Research ->
Ocean Networks CanadaLocation
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)
Posting Close Date
12 November 2026Please note that positions will close at 4 p.M. on the closing date.FTE
1.0Salary Grade
$88,155.00 - $114,671.00Additional 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
SG13Employee Group
PEA - Regular# of Hires Needed
1Category
Computers, SoftwareAbout this Opportunity
The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.*This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*The salary range for this position is:Recruitment range: $88,155 to $97,206.
Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.Performance range: Up to $114,671.
Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
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 softwareExperience in object–oriented design and implementationDatabase management systems, especially PostgreSQL and CassandraSoftware lifecycle and Agile methodologies such as ScrumWeb services and service-oriented architecturesAbility to work independently and proactively within a team-oriented environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsAbility to learn new technologiesAbility to lead scrum teams, mentor staff and lead projectsHighly desired assets
Familiarity with Eclipse or similar integrated development environmentsExperience with tools and frameworks such as Hibernate, JMS and ActiveMQ, Tomcat/Jetty, OSGi.UNIX skills, including Bash or other scripting languagesExperience in scientific data processing and analytical science in generalAutomated testing tools and procedures, including JUnit, Cypress, Selenium, etc.Experience in interfacing with scientific instrumentation, especially over IP networksFamiliarity 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 Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ 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 .Accessibility Statement
If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: View email address on ca.hrm.tc Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.What UVic Offers
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