Senior Developer

Senior Developer-2302221

 

INFORMATION SYSTEMS GROUP

The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and is growing its digital capabilities to position for the future. To this end the organisation has modernised its Information Systems department with new roles and a mission to deliver future focused digital systems that will enable the organisation for the years ahead. 

Come and join a talented team that helps the future happen.

•    Experience one of the country's most complex IT environments.
•    Great people and a collaborative IT culture.
•    Awesome employee benefits.
•    Competitive salary and 5 weeks annual leave.

Te mahi/The role

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced developer to provide expert design capability and specialist software development lifecycle (SDLC) skills, including systems analysis, sizing and scoping, skill requirements, software design, development, testing and defect management, maintenance and release/deployment.

You will work within our student management platforms and technologies to provide expert-level technical advice and solutions that ensure our student management system continues to operate in a functional, stable, and fully integrated manner.  

Clear and open collaboration and communication with stakeholders, analysts and software engineers is a key aspect of this role, as you'll be working with cross-functional teams to identify solutions. Your focus on design, client experience, service excellence, and strategic thinking is crucial for success in this role. 
 
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Skills and experience 
 
To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:  
•    A tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline or recognised qualification(s) appropriate to the role. 
•    Considerable experience in a software development role using relevant technologies, including strong database, coding and scripting knowledge. 
•    A good understanding of database design and development.
•    Proven experience analysing and translating user requirements into software and systems to achieve client-focused business solutions. 
•    Proven experience in change and release management processes; and writing technical and functional documentation. 
•    Experience in agile development.
•    Experience with a range of relevant web frameworks, and development environments.

Mō te tīma/About our team

At the University of Otago, you will be joining the team responsible for empowering our future of New Zealand thinkers every day. You will be making learning easier for 21,000 students, setting 5,000+ staff up for success, and enabling the ground-breaking research which kick-starts innovations to benefit generations to come.

Pūroko/Further details

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, located in Dunedin. 

We offer competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.  More information regarding employee benefits can be found here  

Applications from candidates with Māori and Pacific backgrounds or strong competencies in these areas are warmly encouraged.

You must have the right to work and live in New Zealand to apply for this role.

For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence – please contact Christina Mualia-Lima, Product Manager, via the email address below.

Tono / Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2302221 will close on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.  Applications will be reviewed as submitted. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Christina Mualia-Lima

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range Level 7 (Range of Appointments $75,380 to $84,656, Top of Range $94,075)
Organisation
 Information Systems
Job Function
 Software and Applications Programming