Position Title: Senior Software Developer
Status: Full Time (12-Month)
Department: Information Technology
Salary Range: $81,018 - $101,106
Work Location: 40 Matheson Boulevard, W, Mississauga
Union: Mid Management
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting type: Internal & External
Vacancy Status: New
Internal Posting Close Date: June 29, 2026 @ 4:30pm
External Posting Close Date: Position will be posted until filled
About Us
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.
Position Summary
Under the direction of Software Development Supervisor, the Senior Software Developer implements the full software development lifecycle to provide world class solutions to support Dufferin Peel’s business needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES (but Not Limited To)
- Coordinate discussion between departments to facilitate the development of software solutions
- Contribute to a scalable architecture definition
- Design and develop n-tiered enterprise solutions
- Write quality documentation for business solutions
- Develops software using .NET and database tools in the full application development life-cycle
- Develop reports using SQL in conjunction with third party reporting tools such as MS Reporting Services
- Research and evaluate new technologies
- Direct and participate in research and prototype development to validate solutions and new technologies
- Develop testing and diagnostic tools for existing software
- Design and develop solutions that integrate with the Board’s overall environment
- Design and develop solutions in compliance with industry security standards and privacy legislation
- Gather and understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications / roadmaps, project plans to be used to build applications
- Document, prototype and present solutions to both ICT staff and end users
- Develop and execute formal test plans to ensure adherence to development standards / best practices and the organization’s business objectives
- Perform complex product design activities which may require extensive research and analysis
- Understanding of base-lining, stress-testing and other performance-management related skills
- Develop and maintain project plans
- Develop new functionality for existing systems
- Assist with the management and maintenance of the Board’s web site and portal solutions
- Implement changes in compliance with change management procedures and policies
- Investigate, identify and resolve technical issues in a complex, n-tiered environment
Education/Qualifications
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Web/Application development using the .NET Framework, architecture, installation, deployment and SharePoint administration
- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification
- Post Secondary diploma or degree in Computer science, computer programming or information systems
Skills/Additional Experience
- Detail-oriented and quick learner with excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to take initiative, think creatively and be a problem solver
- Capacity to learn and apply new skills quickly in a fast paced environment
- Must be a team player with the ability to work at times independently with minimal supervision
- Strong object-oriented programming and design skills and relational database systems (SQL) Knowledge of Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities ACT(AODA
- Excellent understanding and several years of experience in using commonly used web UI technologies Excellent assessment, communication, interpersonal, decision-making and leadership skills
- Strong documentation and communication skills (verbal & written)
- Broad OS and networking knowledge, an aptitude for troubleshooting complex problems
- Experience with SharePoint Foundation / Microsoft Office SharePoint Server/ SharePoint administration
- Experience with SharePoint Features and Solutions / Integrate SharePoint with third party applications using CSOM, API, etc.
- Experience with C#, ASP.net, T-SQL programming (queries, stored procedures)
- Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate, PowerBI and similar tools
- Experience with AJAX, JQuery, JavaScript, HTML5/ CSS
- Experience using PowerShell and/or automated scripts
What We Offer
We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:
- A comprehensive benefit plan through a provincial benefits trust plan (extended health, dental, life insurance, AD&D);
- Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS;
- Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service;
- Hybrid work arrangements (where applicable)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program;
Applicant Information
Police Record Check: This role will require a Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check or Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years.
Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted. 