Software Developer

Data Science now fundamentally underpins the majority of internationally competitive research across all fields and disciplines. As the demand for data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence and computational skills has grown, so too has the need for a dedicated institute that can support the research community.

The Curtin Institute for Computation (CIC) was established to meet this increasing demand for computational modelling, data analytics, and visualisation. It initiates and fosters collaborative, interdisciplinary research and education programs with researchers.

Our computational specialists assist in applying computational methods across the sciences, engineering, social sciences, health science, business, and the humanities to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

Automated Fish ID

The Curtin Institute for Computation has been awarded a grant, as part of a consortium, to further develop the Automated Fish ID (AFID) digital assistant.  AFID uses computer vision and machine learning to automatically identify, measure and label fish from underwater video imagery.  AFID accelerates knowledge and research outputs in fish ecology by reducing bottlenecks and reducing labour in data processing.

Your new role

We are seeking three detail orientated software developers to join the Curtin Institute for Computation to work on industry-focused research projects. Two of the roles (18-month positions) will sit in the AFID project and one (12 months) will focus on software development in support of industrial optimisation. In addition, to working with a diverse cohort of colleagues, the incumbents will work across a range of projects in the fields of software development working with stakeholders across both Curtin University and industry.
Responsibilities for roles will include:

• Assist researchers or business areas to design applications and software for their research and industry applications.
• Build software tools to prepare data for training machine learning models.
• Develop tools for integrating annotation data and meta-data and to assist with developing data and meta-data standards.
• Develop suitable API for querying and publishing data.
• Maintain an understanding of developments in computer hardware, software systems and algorithms where they apply to the relevant discipline.
• Maintain communication with project partners and stakeholders throughout the duration of assigned projects, to ensure regular exchange of project related information and to initiate appropriate action for issues if they arise.
• Produce and maintain high-level documentation including but not limited to technical reports, code repositories, and code itself.

• A qualification in a relevant discipline (computer science, software engineering or data engineering) with considerable relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand and effectively tackle challenging problems.
• Extensive experience in software development and relevant web technologies such as Python, Django, JavaScript and databases.
• Experience with devops, continuous integration and for the AFID roles, deployment of Django apps.
• Experience with test driven development.
• Cloud computing experience such as AWS, Google or Azure
• Proven skills and a high level of expertise in relevant tools and technologies and the ability to mentor and develop technical skills in fellow team members.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver software development (or closely related) projects on time and on budget with successful end-user outcomes.
• High standard of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Design and development experience in Django based applications is a requirement for the AFID roles.

• Work on real world challenges across a variety of projects associated with academia, research, and industry
• Agile and flexible working environment with great work life balance
• The opportunity to grow, develop and diversify your own skill set
• Competitive remuneration package with 17% Superannuation

For further information on Curtin’s employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

Next steps

Curtin University requires you to provide a cover letter and resume to include sufficient information and examples to allow us to assess your suitability for the role. 

To view a copy of the role’s Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

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Contact details

To apply complete the application form below, or for more information contact:

Name: Professor Melanie Johnston-Hollitt
Email:  [email protected]
 
Please apply via the attached link, we cannot accept resumes sent to the above contact

Once you have applied, you will receive an email confirming that your application has been received by us.  If you do not receive confirmation via email, please email our team at [email protected].
Please ensure you check your spam folders for this email before contacting the team.

Applications close:  9pm Wednesday 24th November 2021

Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

We have received recognition in this area:

• Voted one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 (Diversity Council of Australia).
• Have become one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevated Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Achieved Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation (2018-2020).
• Voted 16th best workplace for new dads in Australia (HBF - Direct Advice for Dads, 2019).

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.