Software Developer

Position Information

Position Title

Software Developer

Department/Unit

Industrial Engineering

Research Project

Optimising Access

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

GP71-25

Employee Group

Grant-Paid (PSAC local 86001)

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

One (1) year

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$81,900 per annum

About the Organization

The OPTIMISING ACCESS project aims to improve access to endovascular treatment for stroke patients across Canada. This will be achieved by building a National Acute Stroke Treatment Registry. We aim to have most of the 215 designated stroke hospitals contribute data in the registry.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Software Developer will develop an online registry for the OPTIMISING ACCESS project based on provided functional specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and interpret functional requirements for the design and development of an acute stroke registry.
• Design, write, read, test, and correct code for the registry development according to predefined specifications. Design interactive and visually appealing front-end features for the base registry forms according to specifications.
• Implement seamless transfer of registry data from front-end forms into database, and required user partitioning and security features into registry. Integrate interactive data visualizations for outcomes of registry data according to user needs and specifications.
• Deploy the developed software registry onto Azure or another determined platform. Maintain registry and check for and rectify bugs. Correctly assign and monitor user privileges in accordance to defined security and privacy requirements.
• Develop and regularly update detailed documentation of registry development timelines and milestones in line with timely delivery of project outcomes. Write document for software development process and decision matrices for code set.
• Orient and train new developers assigned to the project, and divide and apportion development duties as required in collaboration with co-developers.

Note

The successful applicant will primarily work remotely from within Nova Scotia with occasional presence in-person on-campus to meet client needs and operation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Knowledge of relational database design and deployment.
• Knowledge of web development with or similar.
• Knowledge of C# programming or similar (e.g. Java).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Assets

• Knowledge of cloud deployment to AWS or similar.

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (PSAC Local are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

One (1)

Open Date

10/17/2025

Close Date

10/23/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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