Lead Software Developer (AI and Application Development) (87325)

Job Title: Information Technology Analyst (SPF01) – Lead Software Developer (AI and Application Development)

Organizational Unit | Work Sector: Information Technology Services | Software Solutions Department (5953)

Employment Group: Professional

Status: 2-year Term

Hours: 35 hours/week

Campus: DS: J.-A.-De Sève NORMAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience or Any other combination of education and experience deemed relevant may be considered when necessary. (AGREEMENT LETTER No A-23)

Other:

• Significant experience in software development;
• Strong experience in backend or full-stack development;
• Excellent mastery of REST APIs;
• Experience with Git and modern development practices;
• Good understanding of software architecture principles
• An experience with one or more of the following is an asset:
• AI-assisted development;
• Software architecture;
• DevOps;
• Kubernetes;
• Cloud development;
• TypeScript;
• NodeJS;
• Python;
• React.
• Salary: Between $59,871 and $110,853
• Salary Classification: 11
• SERVICE DESCRIPTION:

The UQAM's Information Technology Services employ over 120 people distributed across various specialized teams: application development, business analysis, infrastructure and network management, cloud computing, information security, architecture, community services, etc.

All these teams work towards common goals: supporting the academic and administrative activities of the community, contributing to large-scale projects, and ensuring the sustainability of existing technologies.

Working in IT across different teams means:

• Making a difference for our students, faculty, and staff by addressing the digital challenges and expectations of our community;
• Being able to work with both recognized and innovative technologies;
• Participating in stimulating and complex transformation projects that allow for continuous learning;
• Having the opportunity to propose solutions, share knowledge, and develop by benefiting from the expertise of colleagues;
• Working in a large, dynamic, and human team.

SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTION

In this role, you will play an expert technical role in coordinating the administration and operation activities of your sector, in compliance with established best practices, standards, directives, and policies.

You will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and/or improvement of computer applications or equipment to ensure the proper functioning and use of software and equipment in the company's IT environment. You will play an advisory role by formulating recommendations for solutions that allow for the evolution and maintenance of applications or systems in your sector. Finally, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and updating applications or systems related to the activities of your sector.

The job description, being considered an integral part of the posting, can be viewed on the Human Resources website at https://rh.uqam.ca/SPF01 and at the Union.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION'S TASKS (indicative): Come build the next generation of UQAM applications

We are creating a new team dedicated to the rapid development of modern institutional applications, leveraging the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence to accelerate design, development, and testing. Our goal is to redefine how applications are developed at UQAM.

We are looking for an experienced developer who wants to go beyond traditional development and participate in the establishment of a new way to develop software.

You will be called upon to design applications that have a concrete impact on tens of thousands of users while also participating in the evolution of the team's development practices.

Initial Projects

Upon your arrival, you will contribute to the development of new institutional applications aimed at modernizing, automating, and optimizing certain university processes.

Several of these projects stand out for their innovative nature and the direct integration of artificial intelligence into business processes, particularly to facilitate document processing, support decision-making, and improve operational efficiency.

Initial assignments may cover various areas, such as operations management and the enhancement of services for the university community. You will also participate in other digital transformation projects that will evolve according to the UQAM's priorities.

What You Will Do

• You will actively participate in all stages of software development:
• Design the architecture of the applications;
• Develop new features;
• Collaborate in defining best development practices;
• Use AI-based programming assistants (Kiro, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or equivalent tools);
• Participate in the evolution of our DevSecOps pipeline;
• Conduct code reviews;
• Contribute to architecture decisions;
• Mentor future team members;
• Collaborate with analysts, architects, functional managers, and users.
• Technologies

We favor modern technologies and automation.

• NodeJS – TypeScript – JavaScript – Python
• DevSecOps Git – CI/CD
• Cloud Services AWS – Kubernetes
• AI-assisted development tools (Kiro, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, etc.)

We are more interested in your ability to learn quickly and build robust solutions than in your knowledge of a specific technology.

What We Are Looking For

• You love to develop.
• You love to build.
• You love to learn.
• You love to challenge traditional ways of doing things.
• You are curious about the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence applied to software development.
• You love to work in a team and share your knowledge.

Why Join the Team?

• Because you will have the opportunity to build something new.
• You will not be limited to maintaining existing applications.
• You will participate in creating a team, developing new strategic applications, and adopting new AI-assisted development practices.
• You will directly contribute to the digital transformation of UQAM and have a real influence on the technological choices that will shape the projects of the coming years.

The Université du Québec à Montréal subscribes to an equal employment opportunity program. Therefore, it invites women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities who meet the job requirements to apply. Additionally, accommodation measures may be offered to people with disabilities upon request.

Only candidates selected will be contacted for the next steps in the process