Career Opportunities

Sr. Web Application Developer

Category: Administrative Program: Administration Nicol Lum
Posted: May 22, 2026 Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2,200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Web Developer to design, develop, and enhance secure, scalable web applications and digital platforms. This role contributes to delivering high-quality, accessible, and user-focused solutions, while supporting technical architecture, best practices, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with team members across projects, help guide development approaches, and contribute to a dynamic, evolving technology environment.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's or college degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of professional IT experience
  • 5 years of hands-on development experience with .NET and SQL (MS SQL or MySQL)
  • Experience integrating AI and machine learning capabilities into applications, including LLM API integration (Claude, OpenAI), RAG architectures, and agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor)
  • Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using ASP.NET, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and PHP
  • Experience with web and database integration, including RESTful API design and consumption
  • Experience building secure applications, including protection against SQL injections, XSS, CSRF, and following secure API and authentication best practices (OAuth, JWT)
  • Experience with custom development on content management systems, particularly Drupal and WordPress
  • Experience with AWS cloud architecture and services
  • Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests, and code review workflows
  • Experience with UI/UX design principles and responsive, accessible web design (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver multiple concurrent IT projects
  • In-depth knowledge of computing environments, operating systems (Windows and Linux), and modern development tooling
  • Excellent communication, client service, and teamwork skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

     

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure SQL, Azure AI services)
  • Networking and security experience, including familiarity with WAFs, VPNs, and zero-trust principles
  • DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and containerization (Docker)
  • Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
  • Experience with Zendesk administration and customization
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Experience working in healthcare, research, or academic environment
  • Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
  • Experience working in a regulated environment with awareness of privacy and data protection requirements (e.g., PHIPA, PIPEDA, or equivalent)
  • Experience managing high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and supercomputers. (SLURM)
     

Contract Details

This is a 1-year full-time contract.

Salary
Min: $46.214/hr. Max: $61.619/hr.

How to Apply

Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed

Contact Info:
Name: Nicol Lum
Title: Manager, Digital Solutions
Program: OHRI Administration
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 725 Parkdale Ave
Email: nlum@ohri.ca
 

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.