Senior Software Developer, Front end- CKAN

Job number:

J0626-0015

Job title:

Senior Software Developer, Front end- CKAN

Job Type:

Contract

Vacancy Type:

New

Location:

Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Number of positions:

1

Contract Duration :

Until March 2027

Date posted:

August 19, 2026

Closing date:

September 1, 2026

Compensation:

$92,846.00 - $109,231.00/year

Who we are

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians. As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems.

CIHI is recognized as an eceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)

Retirement Planning Program

Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts

Work-life balance

Career Planning Program

Learning and Professional Development Program

Fle ible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?

The Senior Software Developer develops, operates, maintains, and enhances system solutions that support CIHI’s products and services. This role includes requirements and feasibility analysis, design, coding, testing, quality assurance, implementation, documentation, and day-to-day application maintenance and end-user support, while working closely with business partners to meet business needs.

What you'll do

1. Work as part of technical teams to develop information systems, which may include requirements and feasibility analysis, design, coding, testing, quality assurance, implementation, and documentation, as well as day-to-day application maintenance and end-user support.

2. Analyze software deficiencies, problems, and change requests, and implement the changes within production systems; may be required to oversee and ensure timely implementation for the technical team.

3. Develop, modify, and eecute test plans, and ensure correct testing and sign-off procedures as part of CIHI’s quality assurance review and change management processes.

4. Develop and support web and CMS-based applications, including configuration, customization, and integration of Drupal platforms.

5. Develop and support integrations between Drupal, CKAN, and other enterprise platforms to support data discovery and publication

What you'll bring to the table

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field, or an equivalent combination of education and related eperience.

3-5 years' eperience in Software Development.

Eperience with Python and JavaScript.

Eperience designing and implementing API-based integrations and data synchronization processes is an asset.

Eperience developing web-based applications using Drupal, PHP, HTML, CSS, JQuery, and Git.

Eperience with backend integrations, REST APIs, and tools such as Composer, Gulp, and Solr.

Eperience integrating content management systems, data catalog platforms, and other enterprise applications using APIs and web services.

Eperience implementing or supporting CKAN or similar open data platforms.

Eperience working with structured data formats such as JSON, ML, and CSV is an asset.

To find out more about this role and other eciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive s (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

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In accordance with Ontario’s legislation, CIHI is required to retain copies of this job posting and all associated application materials for a minimum of three (3) years from the date the posting is removed from public view.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information and application data will be stored securely in our systems for this mandatory retention period to ensure compliance with provincial employment standards.

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