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Benefits

  • Flexible working options considered.
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
  • 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
  • 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
  • Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Senior Software Engineer

Job no: 520323
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Information Technology

  • Great opportunity for a software developer with strong PL/SQL skills, front end web development and integration expertise.
  • Flexible work arrangement.
  • Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
  • Base salary range: $112,114 – $122,544 p.a. (pro-rata) 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 that the solutions are created and maintained in alignment with best practice and internal standards.
  • Work on business as usual, continuous improvement initiatives, and project delivery.
  • Provide leadership across the full software development lifecycle from engaging with internal business customers, eliciting software requirements and to design, build, test, support and document solutions.

About you

  • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
  • Working technical knowledge of programming languages, technologies, and frameworks, such as Java, jDeveloper, HTML, Javascript, CSS3, XML, Bootstrap, Jquery, ANSI SQL, REST APIs, C# and .net.  
  • Apex forms development experience is desirable.
  • Deep understanding and experience across SDLC, Agile and Azure DevOps.
  • Demonstrable experience providing leadership and driving continuous improvement in SDLC practices, including leading the design of enterprise-grade solutions.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  Senior Software Engineer 520323.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Ray at emma.ray@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 Sunday, 15 June 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.

Learn more about us.

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 people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

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Applications close: W. Australia Standard Time

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