Software Engineer

Job no:512776
Work type:full time
Location:Perth CBD
Categories:Information Technology

University IT

• Exciting opportunity to work with cutting edge web technologies and cloud infrastructure including Edge technologies, CMS, Personalise and CDP, Azure release pipelines, Azure Kubernestes Services and much more. Training included.
• Full-time, ongoing appointment with flexible hybrid working conditions
• Salary range is multi-classified, depending on experience: Level 6 $ 84,665 – $ 89,477 OR Level 7 $ 92,679– $ 102,830 OR Level 8 $ 103,364 – $ 112,981 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team 

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity 

As the appointee you will operate independently and be responsible for ensuring that the solutions are created and maintained in alignment with best practice and internal standards. You will work on business as usual and continuous improvement initiatives as well as work with project services team members on project delivery.  You will be required to contribute across the full software development lifecycle from engaging with internal business customers, eliciting software requirements and to research, build, test, support and document solutions.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
• Relevant experience with developing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining web applications and web services using C#, or competency in a similar language and with enthusiasm to learn C# and the .Net Framework
• Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle with an emphasis on analysis and development
• Ability to gather and document requirements appropriate to the applied methodology, e.g. agile
• Ability to recognise and resolve system related problems; work independently and make necessary decisions within guidelines

Highly regarded skills:

• Knowledge of ORMs such as Entity Framework or NHibernate
• Knowledge of JavaScript UI frameworks such as React or Angular
• Experience developing and using Restful Web APIs
• Automation of deployment and tests using tools such as Azure DevOps
• Test-driven development and Unit and Integration testing using frameworks such as NUnit
• Knowledge of SAML and OpenID Connect security protocols
• Knowledge of Microservice architectures and container development using tools such as Docker
• ITIL Certification or demonstrated experience in ITIL processes
• Previous University or Research experience

About you 

You are passionate about all aspects of software development with experience in the industry, however, recent graduates are encouraged to apply, as the team is open to considering a junior candidate for this position.

To stand out in this role you will be a dependable, self-starting problem solver and logical thinker, able to assume team goals, yet work independently to make them happen. You will be a capable developer, who is willing to ask questions and learn. Critically, you will be a partner to our customers, and through engagement will see both opportunities and constraints, and work with them to achieve the best available outcomes

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Software Engineer - 512776.docx

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55pm on Friday, 3 March 2023

This position is open to international applicants, though please note that relocation costs would be at the candidate's expense. 

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goals.

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021)
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020

UWA is committed to inclusive recruitment and is happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. If you have queries in relation to the application process, please contact [email protected] referencing the 6-digit job reference number and type of communication you prefer, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Advertised:18 Jan 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:03 Mar 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time