Sr Web Developer

Position: Senior Web Developer
Site: MaRS Centre, Toronto
Department: Informatics & Bio-computing
Reports To: Manager, Web Development
Salary:Commensurate with level of experience
Hours: 35 Hrs/week
Status: Full-time

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking an experienced software developer to construct web applications in the topic area of cancer genomics, bioinformatics and molecular oncology. The position focuses on constructing components to enhance the current OICR information systems and web architecture.

Responsibilities include:

• Research and enhance our sites and modules using PHP5 and DRUPAL while ensuring the highest quality after thorough testing over security, browser compatibility and software code maintainability;
• Design interactive CSS and Javascript/JQuery-based user interfaces to improve the efficiency, usability, display, and the content delivery;
• Construct data mash-ups between domain models using or building middle-tier web services to support secure, business procedures or to support creative information content using internet sources;
• Build and grow domain models and processes while working with developers and stakeholders involved in other aspects of the project to achieve a comprehensive design model over the content of the website;
• Provide technical documentation, installation guides and other material to assist users in installing, configuring and using the software or its modules. Assist with mentoring junior team members;
• Help to support all issues to support high-availability service levels to all users;
• Deliver on tight-timelines; and work within the team to help communicate the project delivery to its stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Expert fluency with the language of the internet browsers including CSS, HTML, JavaScript;
• Must be able to demonstrate graphical interface design experience as well as organizational and conceptual thinking and planning skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong ability to implement changes;
• Must be a developer with strong coding experience, we are using CMS/DRUPAL, so PHP knowledge is required, however strong web experience in JAVA/C#/PERL/CGI will not be ignored;
• Must be fully comfortable using SQL and interacting with MYSQL and other system tiers;
• Must be able to work with Linux in a terminal and provide relevant system configuration ability over LAMP;
• High degree for attention to detail;
• Experience including content creation and operational tools for content creation and web development. Please include all relevant tools on the CV submitted;
• Must be a technically adept individual interested in life sciences, bioinformatics, cancer genomics and personalized medicine; some knowledge and training in these areas would be an asset;
• Completion of a university undergraduate degree with focus on math, computer science, engineering or life sciences.

OICR is an innovative new cancer research institute located in the MaRS Centre in the Discovery District in downtown Toronto. OICR is addressing significant challenges in cancer research with multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional teams. New discoveries to prevent, detect and treat cancer will be moved from the bench to practical applications in patients. The OICR team is growing quickly. We are innovative, dedicated professionals who bring expertise to each of our roles. We are looking for individuals interested in being part of a culture of excellence that will result in Ontario being recognized internationally as a leading jurisdiction for cancer research.

Launched in December 2005, OICR is an independent institute funded by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Research and Innovation.

For more information about OICR, please visit the website at www.oicr.on.ca.

POSTED DATE: May 31, 2010
CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2010

Interested candidates may apply here.

http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/oicr/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber...

OICR has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research thanks all applicants. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. Candidates will be expected to provide their current employer as a reference.

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