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Organizational Unit
University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> University Systems

Location
University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE
1.0

Salary Grade
$88,155.00 - $114,671.00

Additional Posting Information
N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification
SG13

Start Date
11/1/2026

End Date
11/1/2027

Employee Group
PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed
1

Category
Computers, Hardware, Computers, Software, Information Technology

About this Opportunity
The University Systems Development Team is looking for a talented Senior Data & AI Developer to join a diverse team working on a wide variety of applications that support cutting edge research, teaching excellence and administration for UVic students, faculty and staff. This opportunity is with the Administrative Applications & Reporting team. This team is responsible for custom software development, data warehouse development, AI development, data governance, business intelligence, and reporting. This position will take a lead role in projects and be responsible for developing current capabilities with AI, gathering requirements and coordinating changes with clients, documenting technical specifications, designing interfaces, designing infrastructure, developing software to specification, delegating tasks to programmers, and ensuring products are delivered to specification on time and under budget.

Our preferred candidate should have:

Experience with AI Developmentusing Microsoft Fabric and Power Platform, including MS Foundry, Copilot Studio, Fabric Data Agents, and Azure Machine Learning.

Experience with Data Warehouse Developmentusing Microsoft Fabric including Lakehouses, Warehouses, Notebooks, Pipelines, Semantic Models, and Power BI reports.

Experience with Data Science using Agentic LLMs, and Machine Learning.

Experience with Business Intelligence dashboard and report development using Power BI.

Experience with Data Governance using Microsoft Purview.

Experience with Relational Databases including Oracle and Azure / Microsoft SQL Server.

Experience with JSON, XML, and REST services.

Familiarity with Accessible Design and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2 AA.

This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement.

Additionally, UVic compensation is competitive with

Annual salary increases : 3.25% progression increases up to the salary job rate, and 2.25% performance increases from the job rate to the ceiling of the salary range, plus annual economic increases

Generous vacation and sick leave :



15 days of vacation to start increasing to 29 days for regular employees, plus an additional holiday closure between Christmas and New Years; 18 sick days to start, increasing to six months for regular employees; parental and adoption leave available to regular employees.

Great work life balance: 7 hours a day, 35 hour work week; flexible schedules; time off for appointments

If you would like additional information about the position, University Systems, or UVic please contact: Chris Clausen, Manager, Administrative Applications & Reporting ( [email protected] ).

Job Summary
Mandate:
The Senior Data & AI Developer provides senior technical leadership within UVic Online, supporting the analysis, design, development, maintenance, and support of enterprise information systems at the University of Victoria. This role is essential for implementing and improving core administrative, academic, data, and AI systems, ensuring these systems meet the university’s strategic goals and operational needs.

Objectives

Lead the development and enhancement of enterprise information systems.

Ensure systems are reliable, secure, accessible, and meet the evolving needs of the university community.

Provide expert consultation and training to technical and non-technical staff.

Support the university’s mission by enabling advanced technology solutions.

Exceptional/unusual working conditions:
Work is primarily on campus; may require occasional off-campus or remote work. Must navigate complex, evolving technology and information security/privacy issues.

Job Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other relevant discipline plus several years of experience in the development and maintenance of complex and integrated data systems in a large enterprise environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include

Expert knowledge of:

Modern programming languages and frameworks

Software testing procedures and frameworks

Modern technical architectures and configuration

Supporting and maintaining enterprise scale software

Data Lakes, Data Warehouse, Databases, and Data Developing methodology

Data Science, Large Language Models, and other AI technologies

Familiarity with project management processes

Familiarity with Data Governance principles





Areas of specialization may require additional expertise in one or more of the following areas

Data Developing, e.g. Data Management, API Integration, ETLs, Robotic Process Automation

Data Science, e.g. Agentic AI Agents, Machine Learning models, Data Analysis, Report Design)

Data Governance, e.g. Data Inventory Management, Data Quality Management, User Documentation

Web Content Development, e.g. Content Management System Design, Sharepoint Site Design

Front End Web Development, e.g. Content Management Systems, Sharepoint, Application Front End Development)

Enterprise Application Development and Support, e.g. Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Student Information Systems, Custom Application Development

Identity access management, e.g. Identity Management Platforms

Competency requirements include

Ability to be an enthusiastic and resourceful team member, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) in order to interact effectively with colleagues, staff and vendors in a client-oriented environment

Ability to successfully contribute to complex projects: developing project work plans; monitoring and directing the activities of a project team

Willingness and ability to acquire new computing and other related skills independently

Ability to successfully lead, mentor, coach, and train both technical and non-technical staff

Ability to problem solve effectively

Ability to write coherent technical and user documentation

Ability to work in an effective and organized manner in a complex environment

Ability to provide technical leadership for complex software projects and creating technical design specifications

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Assets include

Familiarity with higher education business processes

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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📌 Senior Data & AI Developer (British Columbia)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 British Columbia