Software Developer - Initiatives & Opportunities (January 2026 - December 2026)
Top Benefits
About the role
Software Developer - Initiatives & Opportunities (January 2026 - December 2026)
Status: Initiative & Opportunities (January 2026 – December 2026)
Hours: Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week
Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)
Rate of Pay: Payband H (Starting Rate: $36.29 per hour)
Posting Date: November 3rd, 2025
Closing Date: November 7th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST
Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (6 consecutive months in Appendix D status) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.
Under the direction of the General Manager, the Software Designer’s main mandate is to provide applied research support focusing on technical tasks for the proper completion of internal and industry-related projects at the Energy and Power Innovation Centre. The incumbent will serve as technical support and interact with internal/external clients, students, and Faculty-members to conduct and support project tasks.
The incumbent will serve as a key technical resource proficient in different subjects including but not limited to software development focusing on back-end applications including cloud development. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible to support the design and implement project-related database structures and associated API operations. The role requires working closely with industry, faculty members and students to perform project tasks and provide high quality/on-time deliverables for internal and external projects. The role also requires mentorship of junior students; whose active participation in real life projects is a core activity of the Centre.
This position will act as a hands-on resource supporting the Centre projects, as well as provide support and input into dissemination activities to showcase the Centre and project results.
What you’ll be doing
Technical support for EPIC’s applied research projects, having working knowledge of the following:
- Design and Develop Cloud Infrastructure: Build cloud solutions using AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, EC2, S3). Help architect and implement infrastructure as code using AWS CDK and Terraform as well as JavaScript/TypeScript and Python.
- Database Management and Data Storage: Create and manage both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB) tailored to meet application and performance requirements. Design data schemas to support efficient querying and storage.
- ETL and Data Processing Pipelines: Implement ETL workflows for data ingestion, cleaning, and storage, handling data from diverse formats (CSV, PDF, XLSX, MQTT streams, APIs). Ensure the reliability of data pipelines for real-time and batch data.
- Data Acquisition and Parsing: Acquire and parse data from multiple sources and formats, enabling smooth integration into database structures or cloud storage. Implement parsing logic to transform raw data into actionable insights.
- Integration with Data Visualization Tools: Connect to and display data using third-party tools (Tableau, Google Looker) and custom-built dashboards. Enable basic data analysis within applications to provide users with insight into their data.
- Programming and Scripting: Develop and maintain Python scripts and JavaScript/TypeScript code for backend logic, data handling, and automation tasks. Write clean, efficient code in JavaScript/TypeScript for both front-end and back-end needs.
Key technical contact with internal and external stakeholders:
- Work with students, staff, faculty and clients to ensure project deliverables are met within the planned timeframe and expected quality.
- Support and train co-op and capstone students directly involved in Centre projects.
- Mentor students participating in industrial applied research and internal projects.
- Support senior staff in internal/external technical meetings.
Cloud infrastructure structure maintenance and best-practices implementation:
- Permission grant procedure.
- Guard rails for maintaining and aligning with budgeted cloud costs.
- Document/code version control.
- Keep up to date with related 3rd party software upgrades and their impact on existing applications.
Other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- A minimum of three-year post-secondary education in Electrical or Computer Engineering Program.
- Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, HTML, CSS.
- Web and Cloud Development: Full stack development expertise.
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, EC2, S3).
- Infrastructure as Code: AWS CDK, Terraform.
- Database Technologies: NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB), Relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Data Processing and ETL: Experience with data cleaning, ingestion, and storage workflows.
- Data Formats: Experience handling CSV, PDF, XLSX, MQTT, and APIs for data acquisition and parsing.
- Data Visualization: Integration with Tableau, Google Looker, or custom front-end displays for data analytics.
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience considered when directly related to the focus areas of the Centre.
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.
What we offer:
- Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
- 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
- Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
- Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.
To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:
About Mohawk College
Mohawk College educates and serves 30,000 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at three campuses and two City School locations at the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre and the Central Public Library in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The college has ranked first among all Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area colleges in student satisfaction for seven consecutive years and first in graduate satisfaction for the past five years. Mohawk ranks 15th among all colleges in Canada for applied research activity and has been named among Canada’s greenest employers and the region’s top employers for the past three years.
Mohawk offers 164 postsecondary programs and is one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario, providing training to more than 4,000 apprenticeship students annually at the Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Since its founding in 1967, more than 115,000 students have graduated from Mohawk College.
Software Developer - Initiatives & Opportunities (January 2026 - December 2026)
Top Benefits
About the role
Software Developer - Initiatives & Opportunities (January 2026 - December 2026)
Status: Initiative & Opportunities (January 2026 – December 2026)
Hours: Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week
Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)
Rate of Pay: Payband H (Starting Rate: $36.29 per hour)
Posting Date: November 3rd, 2025
Closing Date: November 7th, 2025 at 7:00pm EST
Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (6 consecutive months in Appendix D status) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.
Under the direction of the General Manager, the Software Designer’s main mandate is to provide applied research support focusing on technical tasks for the proper completion of internal and industry-related projects at the Energy and Power Innovation Centre. The incumbent will serve as technical support and interact with internal/external clients, students, and Faculty-members to conduct and support project tasks.
The incumbent will serve as a key technical resource proficient in different subjects including but not limited to software development focusing on back-end applications including cloud development. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible to support the design and implement project-related database structures and associated API operations. The role requires working closely with industry, faculty members and students to perform project tasks and provide high quality/on-time deliverables for internal and external projects. The role also requires mentorship of junior students; whose active participation in real life projects is a core activity of the Centre.
This position will act as a hands-on resource supporting the Centre projects, as well as provide support and input into dissemination activities to showcase the Centre and project results.
What you’ll be doing
Technical support for EPIC’s applied research projects, having working knowledge of the following:
- Design and Develop Cloud Infrastructure: Build cloud solutions using AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, EC2, S3). Help architect and implement infrastructure as code using AWS CDK and Terraform as well as JavaScript/TypeScript and Python.
- Database Management and Data Storage: Create and manage both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB) tailored to meet application and performance requirements. Design data schemas to support efficient querying and storage.
- ETL and Data Processing Pipelines: Implement ETL workflows for data ingestion, cleaning, and storage, handling data from diverse formats (CSV, PDF, XLSX, MQTT streams, APIs). Ensure the reliability of data pipelines for real-time and batch data.
- Data Acquisition and Parsing: Acquire and parse data from multiple sources and formats, enabling smooth integration into database structures or cloud storage. Implement parsing logic to transform raw data into actionable insights.
- Integration with Data Visualization Tools: Connect to and display data using third-party tools (Tableau, Google Looker) and custom-built dashboards. Enable basic data analysis within applications to provide users with insight into their data.
- Programming and Scripting: Develop and maintain Python scripts and JavaScript/TypeScript code for backend logic, data handling, and automation tasks. Write clean, efficient code in JavaScript/TypeScript for both front-end and back-end needs.
Key technical contact with internal and external stakeholders:
- Work with students, staff, faculty and clients to ensure project deliverables are met within the planned timeframe and expected quality.
- Support and train co-op and capstone students directly involved in Centre projects.
- Mentor students participating in industrial applied research and internal projects.
- Support senior staff in internal/external technical meetings.
Cloud infrastructure structure maintenance and best-practices implementation:
- Permission grant procedure.
- Guard rails for maintaining and aligning with budgeted cloud costs.
- Document/code version control.
- Keep up to date with related 3rd party software upgrades and their impact on existing applications.
Other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- A minimum of three-year post-secondary education in Electrical or Computer Engineering Program.
- Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, HTML, CSS.
- Web and Cloud Development: Full stack development expertise.
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, EC2, S3).
- Infrastructure as Code: AWS CDK, Terraform.
- Database Technologies: NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB), Relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Data Processing and ETL: Experience with data cleaning, ingestion, and storage workflows.
- Data Formats: Experience handling CSV, PDF, XLSX, MQTT, and APIs for data acquisition and parsing.
- Data Visualization: Integration with Tableau, Google Looker, or custom front-end displays for data analytics.
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience considered when directly related to the focus areas of the Centre.
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.
What we offer:
- Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
- 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
- Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
- Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.
To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit:
https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:
About Mohawk College
Mohawk College educates and serves 30,000 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at three campuses and two City School locations at the Eva Rothwell Resource Centre and the Central Public Library in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The college has ranked first among all Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area colleges in student satisfaction for seven consecutive years and first in graduate satisfaction for the past five years. Mohawk ranks 15th among all colleges in Canada for applied research activity and has been named among Canada’s greenest employers and the region’s top employers for the past three years.
Mohawk offers 164 postsecondary programs and is one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario, providing training to more than 4,000 apprenticeship students annually at the Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship in Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Since its founding in 1967, more than 115,000 students have graduated from Mohawk College.