Application Development Co-op Intern-1

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Summary

As part of the IT development team, the Software Developer is involved in the full Software Development Lifecycle (SLDC) process of McGill University IT applications portfolio. Working closely with other IT teams, delivers in a timely manner and with high quality level expected by McGill users.

The Software Developer designs, develops, debugs, tests, supports/maintains applications and IT systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Participate in the development of the detailed technical design ( Mobile App or Responsive Web app )

· Develop and document the following artifacts (not limited to): code, scripts (database and others), automated unit/functional/integration tests, unit test cases, deployment instructions

· Conduct unit testing and support Analysts and Technical teams during functional and integration testing
· Support IT team in resolving system incidents/problems

Requirements

Education: Undergraduate degree or currently in the process of completing an undergraduate degree.

Skills & Expertise

· Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories in application development relative to business systems software, web applications

· Knowledge of object oriented and structured programming concepts, and knowledge of design patterns

· Knowledge of with one or many of the following programming languages: JavaScript, Java, React, React Native

· Good team player with strong focus on delivering results to meet the business needs

· Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # on a scale of 3-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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