The Junior Developer will be responsible for the development of world class learning solution projects for all industries. The incumbent must be creative and interested in the latest trends in development and technologies. Attention to detail is a must in this position and you should be able to work with minimal supervision.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with a talented team of Developers, Learning Content Editors, Graphic Designers, and LMS Administrators to develop custom, cross platform learning solutions
- Work with Designers to create responsive UI-UX architecture for use in advanced learner solutions
- Work to create interactive activities such as click and displays, scenarios, simulations, etc.
- LMS Administration which involves uploading and testing on internal systems, creating user accounts for students/clients and delivering login informationUpdate and improve existing courses as required
- Ensure work meets all quality standards
Position Requirements
- Requires strong attention to detail
- Technology Requirements: Moodle (additional training will be provided), VSCode, git, Azure, H5P, node.js, gulp, Microsoft Office Suite
- Programming Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaSscript, TypeScript, SASS
- Ability to take initiative in conducting job responsibilities, and work effectively in a team environment
- Effective problem-solving and technical trouble-shooting skills
- Ability to work individually in a goal-oriented environment is essential
- Ability to schedule work and plan to meet deadlines is essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and create great working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline; or completion of a college program in a relevant field.
Compensation Package
In addition to your base compensation, joining the University of Fredericton (UFred) team means you will be part of a rapidly expanding organization. UFred values its employees and ensures they are able to enjoy Wellness and Balance.
Wellness and Balance: UFred employees actively utilize subsidized Health and Vision Care, as well as an RRSP Match program. They spend paid time off with those who are important to them between Christmas and New Years, as well as and on their birthdays. The possibility for flexible work arrangements, an Active Living Benefit, and Wellness days are additional benefits enjoyed by our staff.
Hours of Work
This is a fulltime temporary contract position (35 hours) lasting until August 29, 2025, under regular business hours. The position is located in Fredericton, NB with the possibility to work remotely in NB, and attend in-office meetings, as required.
Who are we?
The University of Fredericton is an accredited, fully-online University based out of Fredericton, NB. UFred was founded on the notion that education should be driven by the needs of today's Learners. The fully-online, no-residency required model of education that UFred offers is designed specifically for online delivery that is applied and relevant. Learners can begin their UFred journey from a range of starting points depending on their interests, level of education, and professional experience, and can continue along a customized path to fulfilling their ultimate learning goals.
The University of Fredericton is passionately committed to ensuring a positive and professional working environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and aim to provide a fair and consistent method for filling job openings in support of equality of opportunity and cultural diversity within the company. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.
If you are interested in working with a team to deploy new innovative approaches to e-learning and you are a critical thinker who enjoys solving for technical solutions, please apply before December 6, 2024.
Keep in mind that this position may close earlier than December 6, 2024, if we receive the maximum threshold of applicants for this role.
We thank all those who apply!