- Flexible working arrangements.
- Proficient software developer with a strong focus on client and application support, and integrations.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $91,833 – $122,544 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
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
- Ensure solutions are created and maintained in alignment with best practice and internal standards.
- Work on business as usual, continuous improvement initiatives, and with project services team members on project delivery.
- Provide leadership across the full software development lifecycle, engage with internal customers, elicit software requirements and design, build, test, support and document solutions.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
- Relevant experience in developing, implementing, integrating, and maintaining complex application systems.
- Experience in developing cloud-native Web Apps and Function Apps on the Azure platform.
- Knowledge of relational database systems, Oracle APEX development tools, PL/SQL and JavaScript scripting.
- Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle with an emphasis on analysis and development, or can demonstrate enthusiasm to build quickly on existing capabilities in this area.
- Gather and document requirements appropriate to the applied methodology, e.g. agile, waterfall.
- Recognise and resolve system related problems, work independently, and make necessary decisions within guidelines.
Outlining experience with the following will be highly regarded
- Experience programming with PHP.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in systems analysis, specification and development of information systems, preferably in a HR environment.
- Analyse business practices and develop web based workflow improvements that conform with organisational requirements.
- 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.
- Knowledge of SAML and OpenID Connect security protocols.
- ITIL Certification or demonstrated experience in ITIL processes.
- Previous Higher Education, Finance, HR, and Payroll system experience.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: 
Software Engineer - Senior Software Engineer (Workforce Technologies) 518884.rtf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Daryl Griffin at daryl.griffin@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.