Digital Learning Simulation Software Developer

Support Staff Full-time New Position (4 Vacancies)
(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)Digital Learning Simulation Software Developer is a member of the software engineering team with a strong focus on the hands-on development of VR-AR
Digital Learning Simulations, including designing, developing, testing, integrating (with eConestoga), and releasing DLS code. This role also includes being a Sprint Release Coordinator (SCRUM-based) which is responsible for organizing release, sprint, and epic/story backlogs to prepare the Software Engineering team’s work for development.
Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through a hybrid work arrangement with three days on-site, and two days remote, subject to change based on department needs.
Responsibilities
VR/AR Software Engineering and Review

• Developing code using agile software development methodology and software quality testing best practices
• Assisting in gathering and interpreting business requirements to articulate business needs and informing software development

Sprint Release Coordination

• Organizing and maintaining release, sprint, and epic/story backlogs
• Facilitating SCRUM-based team meetings (e.g., Planning, Stand Up, Demo & Retro)
• Working with Management to propose options to align and adapt release plans, coordinating strategic goals, road map objectives and the output of the Development team

Software Engineering Technical Support

• Troubleshooting code-level problems quickly and efficiently
• Providing technical support to the Development team, to help avoid and resolve software defects
• Collaborating with the IT Ops team to ensure software engineering infrastructure and processes are working, efficient, and optimized

Special Projects And Other Duties

• Providing support for special projects such as VR Studio events, Applied Research Projects, and Recruiting or Marketing events

Qualifications

• Experience developing digital learning simulations, with a strong preference for 3D/VR simulations
• Significant engineering experience in C++, C#, Unity 3D, preferably using Microsoft technologies
• Agile Software Development (SCRUM based) experience including short sprint cycle
• Significant experience in collaborative software development including the use of Git, Jira, and Confluence or similar tools
• SET, CPA, CAD, MSD certificates would be considered an asset
• Practical experience in engineering and shipping software products, with a strong preference for Unity-based, VR software products and a strong preference for educational software products
• Three-year Diploma/Degree in BA/BSc Computer Science or Programming, or relevant Engineering programs such as Software, Systems, or Electrical Engineering
• Past experience working at the VARLab is strongly preferred

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