Lead Technical Designer Information Technology @ University of Ottawa
placeOttawa, ON
attach_money CA$129,723
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scheduleFull Time
Posted 15 hours ago
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Job Details
About the Role
The Lead Technical Designer Information Technology at University of Ottawa is responsible for designing and implementing solutions to support the University’s business objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role is involved in all phases of systems analysis, technical design, and implementation of mission critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and guide application design based on business objectives.
- Plan, estimate, prioritize, and assign work to technical resources.
- Ensure use of best practices and adherence to design frameworks.
- Analyze complex business requirements and develop technical design documents.
- Support operational applications and lead technical projects.
What You Will Bring
- A University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in IT with 5 years in application development.
- Expertise in Drupal and PHP development.
- Proficiency in SQL and strong scripting skills for automation.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and Agile methodologies.
- Bilingualism in French and English.
Work Environment & Culture
At University of Ottawa, you will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative IT environment with access to diverse platforms and technologies. The campus location offers proximity to gyms, Byward Market, downtown attractions, and scenic spots like the Rideau Canal.
Key skills/competency
- Application Development
- Technical Design
- Drupal
- PHP
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- SQL
- Containerization
- Agile
- Team Leadership
How to Get Hired at University of Ottawa
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Match skills with job requirements at University of Ottawa.
- Highlight technical expertise: Emphasize Drupal, PHP, and CI/CD experience.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice technical scenario questions.
- Research university culture: Review recent IT initiatives and campus news.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Drupal and PHP best practices.
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Practice SQL optimization and troubleshooting.
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Update your CI/CD pipeline knowledge.
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Study container technologies like Docker.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a challenging project experience.
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Explain your approach to team leadership.
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Discuss handling tight deadlines under pressure.
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Share an example of conflict resolution.
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