Instructor, Software Development

at  SAIT

SAIT’s School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) is committed to preparing our students to thrive in the borderless, global economy. We offer an exciting range of media and technology programs built on a foundation of applied, technology-immersed experiences and enhanced with work-integrated learning opportunities.
How do we make this happen? Through a committed school of experts focused on the values of excellence in learning and learners, partnerships and collaboration, and being flexible and forward thinking. SADT is SAIT’s boldest transformation to date — designed with the future in mind and working closer with industry than ever. Join us as we strive to instigate a new world!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience
• Masters in field (e.g. MSc CS, ME CS, MSE)
• 5 years in industry working in an intermediate to senior developer role, at least 2 years current experience working in a relevant role:
• Software Developer/Programmer/Engineer
• Full Stack Developer
• Mobile App Developer
• Systems Analyst
• DevOps Engineer
• Ability to pass a skills test to demonstrate proficiency
• Professional References

Preferred

• PhD an asset
• Azure Developer Associate Certification or equivalent in AWS/GCP an asset
• Request for scholarly activity and research activities

• Contribution to open source projects

Skills Required

• Experience with full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of software design patterns, architectural principles and relevant software development frameworks, libraries and tools.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in industry - managing software teams in best practices; developing and monitoring project plans; driving adoption of methodologies, coding standards and quality assurance practices; promoting collaboration; providing mentoring and training opportunities.
• Advanced proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Java, or C#)
• Experience with development of complex web applications with demonstrated knowledge in: front-end build tools and frameworks (React, Angular, Vue), web security, performance optimization, accessibility and cross-browser compatibility, server-side programming language/framework, API development/integration, web server configuration, and debugging/troubleshooting.
• Mobile application development an asset
• Proficiency in database design, querying and optimization with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with best practices in database security, backup and recovery strategies, performance optimization, scalability and availability.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and knowledge of cloud-based architecture and services.
• Understanding of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing and automated testing.
• Knowledge of networking architecture, protocols and technologies.
• Experience with version control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience with multiple strategies for application deployment, DevOps principles and implementation of CI/CD.
• Demonstrate an ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, programming languages, and development frameworks.
• Willingness to keep up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Classroom management and teaching skills an asset
• Effective communication, organizational and time management skills

Job Classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001
Salary Range: $82,096.00 - $94,226.00
Number of Positions: 5
Posting End Date: July 7, 2024
View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees.

ABOUT SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

• Classroom management: prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstration for learners
• Inclusion of past industry experiences with lesson planning and effective delivery of course material
• Maintain records for the purpose of grading, assess professionalism and track attendance in both theory and lab classes
• Ensure a positive and engaging learning environment and demonstrate use of creative and interactive methods for presenting material and concepts
• Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
• Deep understanding of program vision, values, and goals to provide ongoing development and revision of course content
• Curriculum maintenance and development to remain up to date with Industry best practices
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and continuous collaboration with the Academic Chair and other instructional staff to provide the highest degree of learner experience
• Maintain close contact with relevant industry sectors
• Remain current on industry standards while also ensuring vision of future and upcoming technology trends emerging within industry.
• Provide on-going support, guidance, and advice to students
• Effective communication, organizational and time management skills