- Employment Type: Full time continuing role as Senior Developer within Education Solutions, UNSW IT
- Excellent starting salary of $123,044 plus generous superannuation
- Location: Kensington (Hybrid Flexible Working)
About UNSW:
UNSW (University of New South Wales) is not like other places you have worked at. Yes, we are a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It is the reason we are one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you are in the right place.
About UNSW IT and the role:
UNSW IT, part of the Operations Division at UNSW, plays a critical role in enabling and supporting the University’s teaching, research, and industry engagements.
The role is for a senior team member demonstrating solution development best practice including using contemporary rapid applications development methodologies such as iterative and agile software development. The Senior Developer will be required to leverage the out of the box capabilities and where required, develop custom IT solutions suite (cloud and on premise) in the Education domain and associated software to deliver a wide variety of solutions to customers across UNSW. This role will work closely with stakeholders and colleagues across IT. The role of Senior Developer reports to the Technology Manager within the Education Domain and has no direct reports.
Accountabilities
- Design, implement and configure complex IT solutions on multiple platforms in a specialised environment. This may include front-end web application platforms, back-end web application frameworks, cloud-based infrastructure platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), server operating system admin, database operations, cloud microservices, network architecture, authentication, or cyber security.
- Coach and guide Developers in the team to analyse, coordinate and document highly complex requirements of users.
- Deliver solutions approach and guide Developers in the team in assigned tasks and objectives towards delivering solutions using an Agile/Scrum/Test Driven Development.
- Prepare unit/system/acceptance test cases to validate delivered solutions.
- Test complex solutions implemented on the platforms, and work with Testing and Analysis colleagues in agile delivery.
- Manage and support the end-to-end delivery of solutions.
- Ensure that end users are trained and supported in the use of the solutions provided.
- Engage and collaborate with the relevant technical staff in UNSW IT to manage environments, deployments and tenancy administration activities.
- Ensure excellent customer service to stakeholders by leading by example and if required guiding junior Developers in the team to provide timely and efficient service, and to understand and deliver on complex customer needs.
- Support development activity of Developers in keeping with this senior role within the team, providing guidance on assigned tasks or objectives.
- Identify, recommend and implement process and policy improvements within the IT environment.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
- Ensure hazards and risks psychosocial and physical are identified and controlled for tasks, projects, and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.
Skills and Experience
- A relevant degree and extensive relevant experience implementing solutions using various IT solutions platforms including front-end web application platforms (e.g. React.js, Vue.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS), and back-end web application frameworks (e.g. PHP, Python, Django, Flask), or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), server operating system admin, database operations, cloud microservices, network architecture, authentication, or cyber security.
- Proven ability to apply analytical skills and conceptual thinking to the analysis, design and implementation of complex and specialised solutions, including applying new principles and technology. Strong experience working with Agile delivery methodologies.
- Strong experience using a delivery management tool (e.g. JIRA, Azure DevOps) and versioning control (e.g. GIT).
- Strong experience in troubleshooting and debugging.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and proven ability to establish excellent relationships with fellow IT colleagues, the business and other stakeholders.
- Strong time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, including guiding and coaching other Developers, take initiative and work independently while managing competing complex demands.
- Effective negotiation skills, as well as a strong customer service and dispute resolution skills.
- A professional and responsible attitude to the delivery of high-quality customer outcomes.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
At UNSW, you will find a stimulating environment that encourages innovation and supports your career growth. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where ideas thrive, and initiatives are rewarded. You will play a key role in not just meeting, but exceeding our strategic objectives, making an impact that resonates throughout our educational community.
If you are driven to make a significant impact in a leading university, we want to hear from you. Join us in this exciting role where your work will have a direct influence on the future of education and research at UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over December/January holiday period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, and a Cover Letter of not more than three pages addressing the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.
Contact: Jen MacLachlan, Senior Talent Acquisition – IT Portfolios j.maclachlan@unsw.edu.au
Please note applications sent directly to the contacts above cannot be accepted.
Applications close: 18th of July 2024 at 11.30pm
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
