Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$74,288 to $88,609 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Beedie Burnaby Administration

Position Grade:

8

of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Since the creation of Canada's first Executive MBA in 1968, Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business has emerged as a dynamic teaching and learning setting with a reputation for producing global-class research for the knowledge economy.

Our undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs demonstrate a spirit of innovation, flexibility and relevance. Supported by extensive partnerships with public, private and not-for-profit organizations, our goal is to produce broadly educated, enterprising and socially responsible managers capable of making lasting contributions to their communities.

Beedie IT team at Beedie develop, maintain and support IT systems and solutions that support our faculty and staff.

About the Role

The Web and Data Services Developer is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Beedie School of Business’s Teaching, Research & Collaboration System (TRACS) web presence, back‑end databases, and related web technologies. The position provides technical leadership in software development, module design, and system integration within TRACS; supports the ongoing operation, maintenance, optimization, and security of existing TRACS systems; and develops secure, database‑driven web applications. The role collaborates closely with business and IT stakeholders, coordinates with Central IT Services on enterprise and cross‑institutional initiatives, and may mentors co‑op students and junior team members, and contributes to system documentation, training, and support for staff and faculty.

The ideal candidate is an experienced web and database developer with strong expertise in designing, supporting, and maintaining secure, database‑driven web applications in a complex enterprise environment. They bring hands‑on experience with PHP, MySQL, CodeIgniter, Docker, web frameworks, and system integration, along with a solid understanding of application security and performance optimization. The candidate is collaborative and service‑oriented, with proven ability to support and enhance existing systems, coordinate effectively with Central IT Services on enterprise initiatives, mentor junior developers, and provide technical guidance, documentation, and training to business users.

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