Lead Software Developer

University of Alberta

. Join the research team building the Canadian Data-Intensive Astrophysics Platform (CanDIAPL) .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaSenior💰 CA$75,304 - CA$104,224 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development and product management, with a strong focus on Python and C++ programming, as well as experience in managing software projects and teams. Capable of designing and implementing complex software architectures while ensuring interoperability and compliance with scientific standards.

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Python DevelopmentC++ ProgrammingSoftware Product ManagementWeb Application DevelopmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSoftware Architecture DesignCode EvaluationSystem IntegrationInteractive Web ApplicationsFront-End FrameworksBack-End API IntegrationProgramming Code TestingUser Interface DesignTechnical Advice

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationAttention to DetailCommunicationStakeholder Coordination

Tools & Technologies

HTMLCSSJavaScriptCentral Repository SystemsDigital Research Alliance Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

BSc in Computer ScienceBSc in PhysicsBSc in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Data-Intensive AstronomyMulti-Messenger PortalScientific SpecificationsSoftware MilestonesUser Feedback

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the research team building the Canadian Data-Intensive Astrophysics Platform (CanDIAPL)
Supervise development of software infrastructure hosted on CanDIAPL servers operated with the Digital Research Alliance and the Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy
Act as lead software developer for the Multi-Messenger Portal component of CanDIAPL
Coordinate and oversee software development activities at the University of Alberta
Coordinate contributions with five other Canadian universities and international partners
Develop a uniform codebase through a central repository
Ensure all components are interoperable and meet scientific and technical specifications
Coordinate, prioritize, and oversee software milestones, feature requests, and bug reports
Participate in the project’s management committee
Facilitate multi-site collaboration
Analyze, recommend, and design highly complex software architecture
Reconcile business requirements with information architecture needs for highly complex system integration
Design, test, and modify programming code
Evaluate programming code for validity, compatibility, and compliance with appropriate standards
Lead and plan IT projects
Develop project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables, and reporting
Coordinate project and strategic initiative tasks with stakeholders
Serve as an expert resource to a group of professionals in the specialty

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related field
Minimum five (5) years of recent and related experience in software development and software product management
Experience in managing and offering technical advice to a team of software developers
Demonstrated capability to develop software in Python and C++
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining interactive web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Experience with a modern front-end framework and integration with back-end APIs
Ability to translate complex scientific and technical requirements into intuitive, accessible, and responsive user interfaces
Attention to consistent navigation, visual presentation, and refinement through user feedback
Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Position subject to applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)