Web Developer (Full Stack)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
The Office of the Registrar is dedicated to helping our students achieve their academic goals by providing to the Western community an array of integrated student-related services in a confidential and professional environment.
The Registrar Information Technology Solutions Group (RITS) supports Western’s academic operations, which generate ~88% of the university’s $700M operating budget, by providing innovative technological solutions and critical data to advance student enrolment, progression, and success. Supporting units such as the Office of the Registrar, Vice-Provost Academic, Indigenous Initiatives, Western International, EDI, and Continuing Studies, the RITS team is organized into three pillars—Web & IT, Peoplesoft, and Salesforce. Together, they deliver systems and tools across multiple platforms that improve efficiency for staff and enhance the student experience from recruitment through graduation. This unit is responsible for maintaining a technological infrastructure that remains at the forefront of innovations in Canadian student administration.
Responsibilities
The Web Developer (Full Stack) is responsible for the architecture, development and design of web based software, services and modules to deliver online services for students, staff, and faculty and to support staff in improving efficiencies within the Registrar’s office. The Web Developer (Full Stack) is responsible for leading projects including defining, developing, testing, analysing, and maintaining website, web services, and software applications to ensure functionality and efficiency needs are met. The Web Developer (Full Stack) creates relational databases, designs systems, and identifies opportunities for technological and process improvements. The Web Developer (Full Stack) also works with existing campus technologies (e.g., Peoplesoft HE, Peoplesoft HR, Western’s LMS, Laser Fiche, Microsoft, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, etc.) to ensure units are achieving maximum benefit from continuing IT investments. In addition, the role collaborates, provides advice and coaches on matters related to Web and IT services.
Qualifications
Education:
- Minimum Required: Computer Science or Software Engineering Degree or Diploma
- Preferred: Computer Science or Software Engineering Degree
Experience:
- 2 years experience designing, implementing, programming and testing web applications
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- A working knowledge of git, server software, PHP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Cold Fusion, Java, SQL and AJAX.
- Demonstrated ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization (technical and non-technical users)
- Strong focus and a desire to achieve results is essential
- Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner. Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment
- Ability to provide solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and see them through to completion
- Project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
- Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions or recommendations
- Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
- Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, audit, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
- Ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and follow through on work assignments
- Problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency in resolving issues and getting tasks completed
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers and external stakeholders
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.
Web Developer (Full Stack)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
The Office of the Registrar is dedicated to helping our students achieve their academic goals by providing to the Western community an array of integrated student-related services in a confidential and professional environment.
The Registrar Information Technology Solutions Group (RITS) supports Western’s academic operations, which generate ~88% of the university’s $700M operating budget, by providing innovative technological solutions and critical data to advance student enrolment, progression, and success. Supporting units such as the Office of the Registrar, Vice-Provost Academic, Indigenous Initiatives, Western International, EDI, and Continuing Studies, the RITS team is organized into three pillars—Web & IT, Peoplesoft, and Salesforce. Together, they deliver systems and tools across multiple platforms that improve efficiency for staff and enhance the student experience from recruitment through graduation. This unit is responsible for maintaining a technological infrastructure that remains at the forefront of innovations in Canadian student administration.
Responsibilities
The Web Developer (Full Stack) is responsible for the architecture, development and design of web based software, services and modules to deliver online services for students, staff, and faculty and to support staff in improving efficiencies within the Registrar’s office. The Web Developer (Full Stack) is responsible for leading projects including defining, developing, testing, analysing, and maintaining website, web services, and software applications to ensure functionality and efficiency needs are met. The Web Developer (Full Stack) creates relational databases, designs systems, and identifies opportunities for technological and process improvements. The Web Developer (Full Stack) also works with existing campus technologies (e.g., Peoplesoft HE, Peoplesoft HR, Western’s LMS, Laser Fiche, Microsoft, Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, etc.) to ensure units are achieving maximum benefit from continuing IT investments. In addition, the role collaborates, provides advice and coaches on matters related to Web and IT services.
Qualifications
Education:
- Minimum Required: Computer Science or Software Engineering Degree or Diploma
- Preferred: Computer Science or Software Engineering Degree
Experience:
- 2 years experience designing, implementing, programming and testing web applications
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- A working knowledge of git, server software, PHP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Cold Fusion, Java, SQL and AJAX.
- Demonstrated ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization (technical and non-technical users)
- Strong focus and a desire to achieve results is essential
- Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner. Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment
- Ability to provide solutions by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines and see them through to completion
- Project management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure
- Competency to maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions or recommendations
- Ability and willingness to employ a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and making decisions
- Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, audit, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
- Ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Adapts readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and follow through on work assignments
- Problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency in resolving issues and getting tasks completed
- Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers and external stakeholders
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.