Software Developer (4+ Years Experience)
// Information Technology
Position Purpose and Summary
We are seeking a talented Software Developer with .NET experience to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining .NET applications and related integrations. You should be proficient in using .NET frameworks and have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming. Your primary focus will be on developing .NET applications, integrating with other systems and databases, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
Key Areas of Accountability
General Responsibilities
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Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for university systems and delivering high-availability and performance
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Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
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Write well-designed, testable, efficient code
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Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
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Prepare and produce releases of software components
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Estimating development time/effort of complex systems
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Ensure appropriate documentation
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Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review
Additional Responsibilities for this Skill Level
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Devise solutions from a complex system of variables, constraints, and requirements
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Assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of different solutions
The Person
Skills and Abilities
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Read and understand technical documentation and source code
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Proven experience as a .NET Developer or Application Developer
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Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server, and design/architectural patterns (e.g., MVC)
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Knowledge of C#, Ruby, Python and PowerShell
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Knowledge and experience with SQL
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Familiarity with agile methodologies
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Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
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Attention to detail
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Experience with front-end development (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, CSS) (Preferred)
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Familiarity with API development (Preferred)
Personal
Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.
A dedicated and mature evangelical Christian with an earnest desire to serve in family, church, work, and community. Affirm and support TWU’s mission, values, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, integrity, focused. A winsome personality with a positive and friendly attitude.
Servant-Leader Way of Life: Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off-campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.
Key Internal Interactions
Reports: None
Reports to: Director, IT
Standards & Requirements
Education: BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Experience: 4 years of experience, academic experience is acceptable
Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.
Updated: August 2024
Salary Classification: Class 8
Agreed to by: IT Director & Associate Director, People & Culture
Benefits Of Working at TWU:
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A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
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Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
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Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
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Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
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Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
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Subsidized meals at the main cafeteria.
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Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store and coffee shops, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
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Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
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Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
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Free employee parking on campus.
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Special community events throughout the year.
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Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
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A positive Christian fellowship environment.
Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the University’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law.
We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact People & Culture.
Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.
