Junior Front-End and Cloud Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain front-end features using JavaScript libraries, specifically React
• Connect front-end components with back-end services and APIs to support research applications
• Implement and maintain cloud-based infrastructure in AWS for secure storage, processing, and deployment
• Collaborate with researchers to translate project requirements into functional software features
• Ensure web applications are accessible, usable, and optimized for performance
• Manage version control, documentation, and testing of applications
• Monitor and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure continuity of research activities
• Support the integration of machine learning or natural language processing models into cloud-hosted applications
• Ensure compliance with institutional and ethical standards for data security and privacy

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Professional experience as a software developer
• Proficiency with JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks, particularly React
• Experience connecting front-end components with back-end services and APIs
• Experience deploying and managing applications in AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS)
• Familiarity with version control (Git/GitHub), containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. UBC supports inspired students, faculty, and staff on their journey of discovery and is recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada.