Senior Data & AI Developer

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.

Education & Experience 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

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