Software Developer, Federated Research Data Repository, Lunaris, Information and Communications Tech

Join our team as a Software Developer that plays a critical role in advancing research data sharing, discovery and preservation across Canada. In this fully remote, geographically distributed team you will collaborate with colleagues to build high-quality code, system reliability, and adherence to best practices in software engineering.

Enable researchers to upload and share large datasets promoting open research by developing FRDR-DFDR (https://www.frdr-dfdr.ca/) . FRDR addresses a longstanding gap in Canada’s digital research infrastructure by providing a platform through which research data can be ingested, curated, processed for preservation, discovered, cited, shared, and reused.

Help increase exposure for shared Canadian research data by improving Lunaris (https://www.lunaris.ca/) . It increases the searchability of Canadian research data by harvesting many different research and government data repositories across the country collecting the metadata for these datasets into an index. Researchers search for relevant datasets across all the different repositories using one interface including map search. Lunaris provides metadata to search engines to make the data available to researchers searching within their libraries or traditional search engines.

The position will primarily be assigned work by the Technical Lead Software Developer, Federated Research Data Repository and Lunaris in Research, Library and Data Centre Technologies in ICT. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications. Currently using Java, Python and Javascript. Occasional Ruby for frontend changes
• Collaborates with stakeholders to gather and refine software requirements
• Implement and manage deployment processes using DevOps tools such as Ansible and Docker
• Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes and ensure seamless integration
• Conduct thorough testing and verification of software across multiple environments to ensure reliability and performance
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical and user documentation
• Participate in architecture design discussions and remote team meetings to align development efforts
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to stakeholders
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position
• The position requires the skill and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a distributed software development team, with developers and experts both at the University and at other Canadian research institutions
• Occasional weekend or evening work may be required which will be balanced with flex time considerations
• Occasional travel within and outside Canada may be required, with ample notice provided
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (required)
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in software development
• Required Skills: Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, Python, and Linux
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of Ruby, HTML, CSS, Git, Ansible, Jenkins, and Docker
• Additional Knowledge: Familiarity with Agile methodologies, UI design principles, Research Data Management (RDM), and Atlassian tools

The University of Saskatchewan recognizes alternate career paths; therefore, a combination of education and experience may be considered.