Software Engineer

Job no: 0061867
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/School: Department of Economics
Salary: Level A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Develop and prototype new combinatorial exchanges used to reallocate land and other resources.
• Develop and test new matchingalgorithms to better allocate resources within the University of Melbourne and more broadly.
• Drive groundbreaking research initiatives within the Faculty of Business and Economics.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
Support research activities within the Lab for the Practical Applications of Mechanism and Matching Theory (MatchLab) and the Centre for Market Design (CMD). With a focus on the areas of market design, matching algorithm design, and auction design, you'll have the opportunity to develop and prototype innovative matching algorithms, auction formats, and exchanges, tackling fundamental allocation problems both within our university and on a broader scale.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining software applications for matching, auction, and market experiments at MatchLab and the CMD.
• Managing the MatchLab's code base, central repository, databases, research servers and software deployments.
• Supporting the remote deployment of prototype exchanges in environments without consistent internet access.
• Actively participating in research initiatives within the Department of Economics, with a focus on MatchLab and the CMD.

Who We Are Looking For
You are a talented full stack developer who thrives in collaborative environments, contributes effectively to research teams, and demonstrates a capacity for fruitful collaboration on research projects. Your expertise in coding languages including Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, Typescript, and Angular, combined with a desire to apply your skills to economic problems, will be pivotal in supporting research activities spanning market design, matching algorithm design, and auction design.

You also have:

• Expertise in web development with experience in creating APIs over Rest and WebSocket, along with proficiency in developing frontends using JavaScript frameworks like Angular.
• Experience in managing larger-scale software development projects from planning through to production, including design, prototyping, testing, and implementation.
• Proven track record in designing and maintaining software and data for research experiments, coupled with a solid understanding of industry best practice standards in software engineering.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting interdisciplinary research, communicating research concepts to diverse audiences, analysing data proficiently, problem-solving, and maintaining accurate research records.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – The Faculty of Business and Economics
The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne has been preparing students for exciting and challenging careers in industry since 1924. We have developed an outstanding reputation, locally and internationally, for the quality of our teaching and research. The Faculty has an active board of business leaders, government representatives and community leaders who contribute to the implementation of our vision.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
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Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description