Full Stack Developer

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team 

Magnet, housed at Toronto Metropolitan University, stands at the forefront of social innovation in the labour market ecosystem. As a Centre of Innovation, their mission is to transform the future of work through strategic collaboration and the development of digital solutions. They do this by leveraging a vast network of partners and harnessing cutting-edge technologies to address emerging workforce challenges, fostering a more inclusive and dynamic economic landscape across Canada.

The Opportunity

Magnet is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join the team and lead the design and development of business-critical databases, web and mobile applications that provide information and statistics reporting relevant to the monitoring of Magnet's key performance indicators. As a Full Stack Developer, you will provide the day-to-day information system support for the Magnet under the general guidance of the Director, Marketing and Program Advancement. You will troubleshoot and set up a variety of computer, mechanical and electronic based technologies as well as provide technical advice and support to Magnet staff and team members

Other responsibilities will include:

• Working with management and stakeholders to define application requirements, conducts needs analysis, identifies potential strategies and solutions, and provides work effort estimates.
• Providing regular updates to the management team on project status, current and impending issues and recommending action plans throughout the production, testing and implementations phases.
• Adhering to guidelines and policies introduced and governed by the university's Chief Information Security Officer on the technical design and implementation of all projects.
• Researching, evaluating and recommending new or upgrades to equipment, hardware and software; developing and presenting recommended plans to the Director, Marketing and Program Engagement on equipment purchases and modifications.
• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders, for guidance on system issues resolution and specific project milestones.
• Providing technical expertise and advice on overall IT procedures and methods; ensuring that Magnet adheres to the university's IT-related policies, and recommending, implementing and enforcing Magnet specific policies in relation to information systems.
• Providing user training on internally- and third party-built software, as required.
• Assisting management with the evaluation of new technologies and software vendor products. Researching, analyzing and assessing existing and emerging technologies and their use in an educational environment.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume (including sample of your work, if available) describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience in both computer applications and infrastructure projects is required to be able to analyze, design, implement, test and maintain information systems.
• Experience with full stack development, working with various modern libraries and frameworks. 
• IT Project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g. PHP, JavaScript, JSON, SQL, and SAML).
• Knowledge of Wordpress.
• Strong understanding of information system architecture, integrating third party Application Programming Interface (API), and debugging large program files.
• Knowledge of frontend code and database layer. 
• Knowledge of code versioning tools to maintain code integrity and organization.
• Understanding and implementation of security and data protection.
• Creating servers and databases for functionality.
• Solid oral and written communication skills for report writing, making recommendations and general correspondence, facilitating meetings, workshops, etc.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills to facilitate client and team meetings, representing the Magnet with regards to facility and systems management and enhancement with internal and external stakeholders on specific project milestones.
• Strong commitment to client service, especially staff, student, faculty and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

Additional Notes:

• Qualified OPSEU candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
   

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
 
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the  AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.