Software Developer - LMS - Link Technologies

JOB SUMMARY

The role will be responsible for designing and developing proprietary and commercial off-the-shelf systems that support IT objectives. This role requires relevant experience in all phases of the System Development Life Cycle, including application development from the ground up, software maintenance, and feature enhancements. This role requires deep technical expertise in LMS systems and the SDLC to contribute to development projects of varying complexity and organizational impact.

JOB SPECIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of experience working in AWS environments.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in full stack programming with focus on: o Moodle LMS o PHP programming o UI/UX development in JavaScript/HTML ecosystems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Ability to independently follow through with assigned projects.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering and software architecture design.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, Angular, or React.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience writing SQL and integrating with ODBC.
• Experience with source versioning systems (GIT/Subversion).
• Knowledgeable with libraries and technologies including: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, JDBC, PHP, JasperReports, XML, and JSON.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.
• Excellent verbal, written, and customer service skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Self-directed with awareness of current technological trends in IT services and delivery.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• Skill in organizational change management.

• Moodle
• Linux and Windows OS
• AWS and Azure environments
• Server-side Web development technologies primarily using PHP
• Integrated Development Environments (IntelliJ IDEA/PgAdmin/SQL Server Management Studio)
• Source versioning system (GIT/Subversion)
• SQL (PostgreSQL/T-SQL)
• Trouble ticket reporting system (JIRA/IssueTrak or similar)

• Provide cutting edge design prototypes and execute development tasks for LMS applications and integrations with systems owned and supported by UBCJA-IT.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to implement solutions and resolve issues within acceptable levels of cost, stability, risk, and reliability.
• Establish and maintain development frameworks that are optimal for each application.
• Develop and maintain code to ensure adherence to standards and specifications.
• Assist with maintenance of source code repositories, continuous integration, and deployment plans.
• Monitor, propose, and participate in upgrades for current technologies based on discovered vulnerabilities and value to projects.
• Maintain documentation on systems, architectures, and builds.
• Support Project Management activities related to IT and general UBC objectives.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.