University of Southern Queensland Hiring for Software Engineer (2 positions) Job at Toowoomba, Australia Full Time

• Remuneration range $95,365 to $103,284 pa
• Full-time continuing appointment
• Toowoomba campus

ICT Services

About us

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021 – 2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

ICT Services at UniSQ is focused on providing client-focused, sustainable, high-quality services and support to students and staff, no matter where they are located.

A new opportunity is currently available for two Software Engineers to join the Enterprise Applications team, providing expert technical knowledge for the effective development, integration, support, maintenance, and enhancement of the University’s Enterprise ICT applications and ICT projects.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Team Leader (Enterprise Applications), you will:

• In conjunction with other team members, provide technical analysis, design, coding and support services for the University’s .NET solutions including OMEGA, Student Feedback, CPMS, Accreditation Portal, RightNow, IMPS, SharePoint, Handbook, as well as various related student systems.
• Assist in the planning, design, development, testing, and implementation of new applications, and changes to existing applications;
• Document and implement programming standards and conventions, and design control procedures to ensure the application of best practice; and
• Assist in assessment of the impact of new technologies on existing applications and recommend solutions, quality standards, and best practices.

What will help you succeed?

Key to your success in this role will be your experience delivering analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, and documentation in support and maintenance of computer systems. Additionally, you will have:

• A degree with major studies in computing or a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience in application development, implementation, integration, and testing;
• Demonstrated knowledge of data and business analysis skills and the awareness of project management practices and methodologies;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, consult, negotiate and provide authoritative information and advice;
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment; and
• High level analytical skills to generate viable options and develop solutions to diverse workplace issues.
• Experience in database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), Object Oriented Programming and web application development.
• Experience in developing applications using .NET Framework and other Microsoft app development platforms.
• Experience in developing web applications with at least one of the following: PHP, Python, JavaScript / Typescript / JQuery, React, Vue or Angular, Bootstrap.
• Good knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Good understanding of designing and developing well-crafted software using agile and lean approaches
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM and waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with git version control

Location:

Based at UniSQ’s Toowoomba campus, the Toowoomba region offers a relaxed lifestyle and family-friendly atmosphere and is a great choice for those wanting to escape big city life whilst still pursuing their career goals.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and aim to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups.

With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances. We recognise the importance of considering achievement relative to opportunity and encourage you to outline factors such as career breaks, gender, family, or other factors which may have resulted in a limited career progression.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Andrew Yong, Manager (Enterprise Applications) on telephone +61 7 4631 1496 or email Andrew.Yong@usq.edu.au .

Reference Number: 0205_07/22

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $95,365 to $103,284 pa (includes salary range of $80,578 to $87,270 pa, employer superannuation contributions of 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday, 24 July 2022

At UniSQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.

If you think you can bring this role to life, we invite you to submit your resume/CV along with a two-page statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.