Web Developer II

We are seeking a Web Developer to design, develop, and enhance secure, scalable web applications and digital platforms. This role contributes to delivering high-quality, accessible, and user-focused solutions, while supporting technical architecture, best practices, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with team members across projects, help guide development approaches, and contribute to a dynamic, evolving technology environment.

This is a 1-year full-time contract. Basic Requirements Bachelor’s or college degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of professional IT experience 2 years of hands‑on development experience with .NET and SQL (MS SQL/ MySQL/PostgreSQL) Experience integrating AI into applications, including LLM API integration (Claude, OpenAI), RAG architectures, and agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor) Experience with web and database integration, including RESTful API design and consumption Experience building secure applications, including protection against SQL injections, XSS, CSRF, and following secure API and authentication best practices (OAuth, JWT) Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code review workflows Experience with UI/UX design principles and responsive, accessible web design (WCAG 2.1 AA) Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver multiple concurrent IT projects Excellent communication, client service, and teamwork skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience with custom development on content management systems, particularly Drupal and WordPress Experience with AWS cloud architecture and services Experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure SQL, Azure AI services) Networking and security experience, including familiarity with WAFs, VPNs, and zero‑trust principles DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerization (Docker) Experience working in healthcare, research, or academic environment Experience working in a regulated environment with awareness of privacy and data protection requirements (e.g., PHIPA, PIPEDA, or equivalent) The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization.

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities). #J-18808-Ljbffr