Job Category : Software and Application Services

Requisition Number : SENIO001009

Posted : September 18, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations
Showing 1 location

Ontario
170 Research Lane
Guelph, ON N1G5E2, CAN

Pay or shift range: $83,168 CAD to $93,564 CAD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description
Job Type: Full-time, permanent with benefits

Located in Guelph, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) processes applications for admission to undergraduate, law, medical, rehabilitation sciences and teacher education programs for Ontario’s universities. We provide a progressive and supportive working workplace for our employees, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Read about the OUAC’s total rewards and compensation program.

The OUAC values equity, diversity and inclusion and believes that every person has a right to equal treatment. We are strengthened by diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.We have equitable and accessible employment practices, based on the principles specified in Ontario legislation (Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act [AODA]). Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

The OUAC is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to join our Application Systems department. This role offers the opportunity to work on a team to produce detailed program design; code; test; debug; document and implement software requests for enhancements or repairs to existing programs; and develop new systems or modules.

If you are willing to learn and eager to play a supporting role in helping people start a new chapter in their life, we would love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities





Analyze requirements of software modifications and determine the most effective solution

Write software programs or modules to support various online applications

Write queries and develop reports to support various business functions

Participate in software testing and implementation

Participate in solving issues reported by internal and external customers

Develop quality code quickly and consistently to meet deadlines

Work effectively with other teams throughout the software development lifecycle

Qualifications Sought

University or college graduate in computer science or equivalent

A minimum of 8 years of progressive work experience as a Programmer/Analyst

Advanced programming skill in developing web solutions for enterprise applications

Must demonstrate strong and recent PHP and object-oriented programming (OOP) experience and a willingness to learn other languages

Strong expertise with SQL (Oracle or similar RDBMS)

Experience with Laravel is required

Familiar with DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing) and Git-based workflows

Abilities/Skills for the Ideal Candidate

Strong analytical, design and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and interpersonal skills (able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences)

Ability to mentor junior developers

Passion for learning new technologies and driving innovation in code quality and process improvement

Proven ability to develop quality code within agreed timelines

Qualifications Considered an Asset

Experience with web security and/or OWASP

Experience with development of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant applications

Experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft

Experience using Artificial Intelligence in any part of the software development lifecycle

Hours of Work

Monday through Friday, 32 hours work week (approximately 4.5 days)

Hybrid remote work arrangements may be available after the probationary period.

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📌 Senior Programmer Analyst (Job 333-P) (Ontario)
🏢 Ontario Universities' Application Centre
📍 Ontario