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Web Programmer/Analyst
at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, Canada
The Communications and Public Relations Office at Vancouver Island University is seeking a creative, dynamic Web Programmer/Analyst to join our team and help lead us into the future. We need an experienced developer with an expert understanding of modern programming languages and practices, as well as experience with HTTP and XHTML. If you strive to produce high quality software, utilizing the latest technologies in an agile, fun and creative environment set in an idyllic island location and supportive campus community, please read on.
What you will be doing in this position: Designing information architecture, navigational structure and graphical user interfaces using suite of web development tools and technologies including SQL, .NET (C#), ASP, HTML/XHTML/XML, XSLT (preferred), Javascript, and CSS among others. Perform web development including investigation, design, analysis, programming, testing and implementation. Developing and maintaining dynamic web pages and frameworks for presentation of database-driven content including database design, development and/or integration programming. Researching, recommending and implementing custom and vendor-provided online technology solutions to meet service objectives. Administering front-end and back-end aspects of the University web presence (IIS as well as an additional LAMP server), content management systems and custom databases; creating and modifying user accounts and permissions, overseeing the web publishing process and performing a wide range of web interface custom development and programming/maintenance tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or technology from an appropriately accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience; three to five recent consecutive years of full time experience in a development environment, with the emphasis on web development, preferably in the higher education industry; strong foundation in modern object-oriented programming languages; excellent understanding of IT/Web infrastructure, communications, marketing, and customer service principles; proficiency in both typed dynamic O-O languages (Ruby, Python), and static O-O languages (C#, Java); strict adherence to the publicly vetted industry standards (The World Wide Web Consortium - W3C); in-depth grasp of semantic markup (XHTML and XML), Document Object Model (DOM), layout (CSS), and the client-side behavior (Javascript); experience translating informal end-user requirements into detailed Information Architecture and Implementation requirements; focus on providing high quality end-user experience (interaction design); experience with quality assurance techniques and practices (Test driven and Behavior driven design); hands-on experience with agile development practices; demonstrable ability to provide solutions while adhering to the `less code' approach; expert-level experience (have developed medium-large projects) using Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Java (preferably J2EE), one of PHP/Python/Perl/Ruby, or Database design & development with MySQL, MS Access, and either SQL Server or Oracle; experience developing in typical Microsoft (Windows/IIS) and Unix (Linux/Apache) environments. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with the pressures of multiple deadlines in a shifting operational environment; ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment. Deadlines may necessitate the need for evening and weekend work; therefore, flexibility in scheduling is required.
Preferred
- C/C++
- Classic ASP (VBScript)
- XML and XSLT
- JavaScript (preferably with AJAX experience)
- Python
- Perl
- Web Services
- MVC Architecture
- NHibernate (or another ORM)
- Unit Testing framework(s)
- Adobe Creative Suite (CS3/CS4)
- Flash/Flex/Actionscript
- Solid working knowledge of interface design techniques
- Experience working in a similar capacity in a post-secondary setting
POSTING PERIOD
1:00 pm Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 1:00 pm Thursday, October 08, 2009
Vancouver Island University regrets that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
At Vancouver Island University we embrace the principle of employment equity and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of Aboriginal descent.
What you will be doing in this position: Designing information architecture, navigational structure and graphical user interfaces using suite of web development tools and technologies including SQL, .NET (C#), ASP, HTML/XHTML/XML, XSLT (preferred), Javascript, and CSS among others. Perform web development including investigation, design, analysis, programming, testing and implementation. Developing and maintaining dynamic web pages and frameworks for presentation of database-driven content including database design, development and/or integration programming. Researching, recommending and implementing custom and vendor-provided online technology solutions to meet service objectives. Administering front-end and back-end aspects of the University web presence (IIS as well as an additional LAMP server), content management systems and custom databases; creating and modifying user accounts and permissions, overseeing the web publishing process and performing a wide range of web interface custom development and programming/maintenance tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or technology from an appropriately accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience; three to five recent consecutive years of full time experience in a development environment, with the emphasis on web development, preferably in the higher education industry; strong foundation in modern object-oriented programming languages; excellent understanding of IT/Web infrastructure, communications, marketing, and customer service principles; proficiency in both typed dynamic O-O languages (Ruby, Python), and static O-O languages (C#, Java); strict adherence to the publicly vetted industry standards (The World Wide Web Consortium - W3C); in-depth grasp of semantic markup (XHTML and XML), Document Object Model (DOM), layout (CSS), and the client-side behavior (Javascript); experience translating informal end-user requirements into detailed Information Architecture and Implementation requirements; focus on providing high quality end-user experience (interaction design); experience with quality assurance techniques and practices (Test driven and Behavior driven design); hands-on experience with agile development practices; demonstrable ability to provide solutions while adhering to the `less code' approach; expert-level experience (have developed medium-large projects) using Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP.NET, Java (preferably J2EE), one of PHP/Python/Perl/Ruby, or Database design & development with MySQL, MS Access, and either SQL Server or Oracle; experience developing in typical Microsoft (Windows/IIS) and Unix (Linux/Apache) environments. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with the pressures of multiple deadlines in a shifting operational environment; ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment. Deadlines may necessitate the need for evening and weekend work; therefore, flexibility in scheduling is required.
Preferred
- C/C++
- Classic ASP (VBScript)
- XML and XSLT
- JavaScript (preferably with AJAX experience)
- Python
- Perl
- Web Services
- MVC Architecture
- NHibernate (or another ORM)
- Unit Testing framework(s)
- Adobe Creative Suite (CS3/CS4)
- Flash/Flex/Actionscript
- Solid working knowledge of interface design techniques
- Experience working in a similar capacity in a post-secondary setting
POSTING PERIOD
1:00 pm Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 1:00 pm Thursday, October 08, 2009
Vancouver Island University regrets that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
At Vancouver Island University we embrace the principle of employment equity and encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of Aboriginal descent.
Published at 14-09-2009
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