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Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director, Information Automation and Delivery, the Senior Programmer (Oracle) performs a crucial role in managing data, application programming, data integration, reporting, and project support for the Office of Advancement. This role will work closely and collaboratively with our team of developers, analysts, and business subject matter experts to support the Office of Advancement's goal of increasing philanthropy, stewarding donors, and engaging our alumni around the world.
The Senior Programmer (Oracle) is responsible for advanced programming in PL/SQL, report and dashboard creation, supporting the needs of the data warehousing and business intelligence environment, assisting in the definition and prioritization of data, and reporting requests. As an ideal candidate, you are curious, detail-oriented and will execute tasks and activities with a professional, results-focused, collaborative approach, and will communicate in a proactive manner. Success in this role requires working closely with end-users to understand their unique needs, and to translate these into practical solutions within an appropriate timeframe, by leveraging your technical knowledge.
We value strong developers who have a passion for building efficient solutions with the end-user in mind. We will offer a wide range of challenges and interesting projects while encouraging skill development in areas of interest. Our goal is to create a rewarding environment where you can grow, learn, and improve your skills. If you are interested in working with an exceptional group of people and playing a pivotal role in supporting the evolving needs of our organization - we encourage you to apply.
The Office of Advancement at Queen’s is committed to embodying the principles of Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA). As an employer, we value equitable opportunities and are working to nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging for all. Additionally, we encourage candidates from equity-deserving groups and those with lived experience of marginalization and oppression (including Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, Women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Persons with disabilities) to apply. For more information, visit our Human Rights and Equity Office Website: http://www.queensu.ca/hreo
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We seek to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process and provide accommodations as needed for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please email advhr@queensu.ca.
Job Description
A Brief Overview
This position programs, maintains, develops and supports various databases, applications, websites, and/or systems. This position consults with units or departments on a variety of applications needs. This position installs, designs, codes, modifies, tests, debugs, and maintains applications to meet user needs. This position also analyses and revises system logic, develops and maintains bridging integrations between systems, modifies procedures, and documents changes.
What you will do
Programs, maintains, develops and supports various databases, applications, websites, and/or systems.
Consults with units or departments on a variety of applications needs.
Installs, designs, codes, modifies, tests, debugs, and maintains applications to meet user needs.
Analyses and revises system logic, modifies procedures, and documents changes.
Develops scripts to automate processes.
Develops and maintains bridging integrations between systems.
Provides detailed instructions and documentation on system operations.
Revises procedures and documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections.
Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit. Required Education
Three-year Community College Diploma or Three-Year Bachelor Degree, or equivalent. In addition, requires trade certification, qualification, or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields. Required Experience
More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.
Experience in database administration/management, design and/or technologies considered an asset (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle/DB2, relational databases, warehoused databases, etc.).
Experience in program analysis and reporting considered an asset.
Experience working in a comparable client-focused environment considered an asset
Familiarity with software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations considered an asset. Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Knowledge and Requirements
Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
Actively participate in project team meetings and develop individual and unit project plans.
Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before the impact performance and results.
Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.
Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca .
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