Are you the kind of developer who enjoys building modern solutions while untangling complex legacy systems?ย
We'reย looking for a Web & Systems Developer who thrives in environments where no two days look the same, someone equally comfortable working across backend systems, APIs, databases, LMS integrations, and front-end experiences.ย
This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, education-focused organization that supports large-scale digital learning initiatives across Ontario.ย You'llย play a key role in modernizing web applications, improving online learning experiences, and helping evolve systems that directly support students, educators, and healthcare professionals.ย
Who You Areย
- A strong full-stack developer who enjoys both problem-solving and buildingย ย
- Someone comfortable working across legacy and modern web environmentsย ย
- Curious, adaptable, and eager to learnย new technologiesย quicklyย ย
- Experienced with backend/frontend data flow and API integrationsย ย
- Able to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teamsย
- Someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats instead of being siloed into one narrow areaย ย
- A developer who values stability, flexibility, and meaningful workย
Work Typeย
- Location:ย Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid -ย must be willing to meet at least 1 day per weekย to collaborate with the team)ย ย ย
- Vacancy Type:ย This role is a newly created positionย
Requirements
Whatย You'llย Do:
- Develop andย maintainย full-stack web applications supporting e-learning and academic systemsย ย
- Build andย maintainย integrations between internal platforms and Canvas LMS using APIsย ย
- Support and enhance online course delivery systems and student learning toolsย ย
- Modernize andย maintainย legacy applications and internal platformsย ย
- Design and develop database-driven applications, reporting pages, and administrative toolsย ย
- Work with MySQL databases, backend services, and production environmentsย ย
- Support WordPress website redesign and modernization initiativesย ย
- Troubleshoot production issues, system bugs, and integration challengesย ย
- Develop automation scripts and workflow enhancements for academic operationsย ย
- Collaborate with educators, administrators, and technical teams to improve digital learning experiencesย ย
- Support ongoing system migrations, modernization efforts, and platform enhancementsย ย
- Contribute ideas, technical recommendations, and process improvements across the development lifecycleย ย
ย Whatย We'reย Looking For:
- 4+ years of full-stack web development experienceย ย
- Strong hands-on experience with PHP developmentย ย
- Proficiencyย in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and responsive web developmentย ย
- Experience working with SQL databases and backend/frontend data flowย ย
- Experience building andย maintainingย RESTfulย API integrationsย ย
- Experience supporting andย maintainingย production web applicationsย ย
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectivelyย ย ย
- Experience with MySQL, jQuery, and backend integrationsย ย
- Exposure to IIS and/or Linux server environmentsย ย
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with ColdFusion (Lucee) would be considered an asset
- Experience with LMS platforms such as Canvas, Moodle, or Brightspace is considered an assetย ย
- Experience with WordPress or similar CMS platforms is beneficialย ย
- Previousย exposure to e-learning, higher education, or healthcare environments is a strong advantageย ย
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an assetย ย
Benefits
- Base Salary: $80,000 - $85,000ย
- Paid Time Off:ย Competitive vacation and personal days to helpย maintainย a healthy work-life balanceย
- RRSP matching:ย Employer-matching retirement contributions to support your long-term financial goalsย
- Health & Wellnessย Benefits:ย Medical, dental, and vision benefits to support your overall well-beingย ย ย ย
ย Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply Now!ย ย ย
At STACKย IT Recruitment, we connect top talent with standout opportunities.ย If you meet at least 70% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for it.ย We'dย love to chat!ย ย ย
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STACK IT uses AI-enhanced tools to support initial candidate screening and interview note analysis. All assessments and hiring decisionsย remainย human-led.ย