Date Posted:01/09/2026Req ID:46586Faculty/Division:Operations and Real Estate PartnershipsDepartment:Admin&Gen Serv-12Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number:00005027About usThe University of Toronto is a trailblazer not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T’s Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a secure, clean, comfortable, attractive, and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach, and play. The Facilities & Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada’s largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12 million square feet plus the operation and management of an extensive district energy system supporting more than 150 buildings. Not only are we one of Canada’s Best Employers, we are one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.Your opportunityFacilities & Services at U of T is significantly transforming how we maintain and manage our campus. Facilities & Services is moving towards reliability‑centered maintenance, superior client service, and a commitment to innovative, sustainable technological solutions. To enable this journey, we are building our technology dream team. Under the direction of the Manager, Systems & Operational Development, and the day‑to‑day supervision of the Lead Developer & Systems Architect, the Software Specialist will be primarily responsible for designing, coding, testing, and deploying high‑quality software solutions in support of the Facilities & Services services that help run our campus. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in working closely with the IT team to experiment with new ideas, improve our collective productivity, and continuously improve critical systems to ensure they align with our organizational goals and meet the highest standards of performance and security.Your responsibilities will includeAnalyzing, recommending and designing technical solutions for highly complex IT problemsApplying established standards when deploying software and hardwareSupports web application design and development by: analyzing user needs and business processes to create programming solutions,



analyzing programming solutions to ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards and analyzing and writing programming code structures based on user requirementsDeveloping and maintaining standards and styles for visual and interface design of digital platformsKeeping well‑informed on current technologies, best practices and industry standardsEssential QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong knowledge of software development frameworks, tools, and methodologies, with an in-depth understanding of software architecture and design principles (including CLEAN Architecture and API‑driven front‑end/back‑end communication)Expertise in server‑side development and API designDeep knowledge of MS SQL Server (or other relational databases) with demonstrated ability to design robust database structuresExperience translating functional needs and design specifications into high‑quality codeStrong working knowledge of Jenkins and RabbitMQ as core development and integration tools; complementary experience with Git, Kibana, Eagle, and related monitoring or logging technologies is preferredExperience with AI technologies and tooling is considered an asset as the team explores incorporating AI‑driven capabilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to address complex technical issuesFlexibility to adapt to changing technologies and requirements in a dynamic IT environmentAssets (Nonessential)Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and KubernetesExperience with microservices architecture and domain‑driven designKnowledge of CI/CD best practices, pipeline automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.G., Terraform, Ansible)Experience integrating or developing IoT or sensor‑based systems, especially in operational or facilities environmentsFamiliarity with GIS technologies or spatial data integrationExperience with performance tuning, load testing, or application profilingExposure to cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and threat modelingExperience designing or deploying event‑driven architectures or real‑time messaging systems beyond RabbitMQ (e.G.,



Kafka)To be successful in this role you will beMeticulousOrganizedProblem‑solverResourcefulSelf‑confidentTeam playerPlease noteThis is a replacement positionA copy of the detailed position description is available to USW employees upon request to the Operations and Real Estate Partnerships Office.Closing Date:02/01/2026, 11:59 PM ETEmployee Group:USWAppointment Type : Budget - ContinuingSchedule:Full‑TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 17 – $109,761 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $140,365. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.Job Category:Information Technology (IT)Lived Experience StatementCandidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.Me/UP.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Software Specialist - C$109,761 - C$140,365 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 University of Toronto
📍 Toronto