Web Application Developer - Queens University

Reporting to the Information Technology (IT) Program Manager, the Web Application Developer is responsible for the entire project/software lifecycle which consists of the following components: application architecture, input/output design, system specifications, process mapping, user requirements, layouts, user interface, database design/programming, test plans and training.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, test, implement and maintain web and mobile applications, and other IT solutions using a variety of programming language, technologies and development platforms through the entire project/software lifecycle.
• Integration of internal and external data sources, data extractions and insertions, designing and utilizing application programming interfaces (API) and web services across different IT systems.
• Establish a detailed program specification through discussion with clients/users, and break it down into its simplest elements and translate the logic into a program language.
• Identify, communicate, and propose solutions to complex web development challenges/risks.
• Learn, build, troubleshoot and support existing applications/systems.
• Keep current with programming languages and platforms within web and mobile application development.
• Prepare and collaborate on documentation, references and other materials related to technical specifications, testing/validation, and training for applications.
• Recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives.
• Undertake other duties as required in support of IT team or the CCTG.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in Computing Science, combined with several years (5 minimum) of relevant experience.
• Experience programming in PHP frameworks, SQL, XML, JavaScript libraries and JSON.
• Experience with mobile application development using a framework, such as React Native.
• Experience with RESTful webservices.
• Experience in database design and development on Oracle and MySQL.
• Experience using Unix/Linux based operating system.
• Strong knowledge of user interface (UI) standards.
• Experience with Bootstrap CSS framework is considered an asset.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.