Database Developer on Large Clinical Research Study

• Full time, Fixed-term role until October 2022
• Exciting o17% spportunity for a Database Developer to join the Sydney Pharmacy School to provide their expertise in the creation of a relational database
• Base Salary $97,975 + uperannuation

About the opportunity

The Sydney Pharmacy School is recognised as one of the leading centres for pharmacy education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of pharmacists who will be leading members of the healthcare system with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

We are seeking a Web and Database Developer to join our team in creating a web application and relational database that will be easily accessible to our 7 project sites. You will use your web development and database skills to craft a web application from the ground up that will allow researchers and others to collate data on a research project in osteoporosis. This research project will develop a new pharmacy-led service for patients that have had a minimal trauma fracture to ensure that the risk of falls from their medications is reduced. This is very important to prevent refractures, hospitalisation and death. Therefore, the development of a purpose-built database is crucial for the researchers to ensure they have the best chance of showing patient improvement from this service. The role requires SQL knowledge and the ability to work with researchers to understand their requirements and develop the application that they need in an agile fashion.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• design and implement a web application and associated database accessible through the cloud
• maintain granular permissions to the database on who can view and modify information
• work alongside researchers and academics to provide advice, and build a database to suit the schools needs
• maintain and implement enhancements to the application
• investigate and resolve defects and access issues
• ensure data integrity in the database.

About you

To be successful in this role, you:

• have software development experience in React or Laravel
• have previous experience designing and implementing SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other) ideally with a background in health
• have prior experience deploying applications into Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaboratively with Academics and other key stakeholders to build a database suitable for all needs
• are able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

It is desirable if you have knowledge in the usage of SNOMED ontology and ATC medicine codes.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

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Thursday 12 May 2022 11:59 PM