Senior Developer

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Job Description

• Information Technology Services (ITS)
• Full-time, fixed-term position through to March 2027
• Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
• Based at our St Lucia location
  
  

About This Opportunity 

Are you ready to make a significant impact at one of Australia’s leading universities? As a Senior Developer at UQ, you’ll be part of a talented, multi-skilled team dedicated to creating cutting-edge automation solutions. Your expertise in software engineering will be crucial in developing innovative technical solutions, adhering to best practices, and driving agile processes. You’ll work on diverse projects across various technologies, impacting UQ stakeholders, staff, students, alumni, and the broader UQ community.

Key responsibilities: 

• Innovate and Implement: Design, develop, and support information systems and infrastructure for BPM and UQ Automation platforms.
• Consult and Advise: Provide expert consulting services on bespoke solutions and technical aspects of Automation Technologies.
• Advise and Support: Offer technical advice, operational support, and contribute to the architecture, governance, and best practices of automation platforms.
• Evaluate and Improve: Investigate, evaluate, and report on new systems and processes, while enhancing team practices.
  
  

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Benefits

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• Salary packaging options
  
  

About You

• Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in IT or equivalent qualifications/experience, with significant industry experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong software development experience, especially in front-end development using JavaScript frameworks, and proficiency in Database concepts, Linux, Data management (RDBMS), and SQL.
• Agile Experience: Proven ability to provide development timeline estimates and experience with agile/hybrid development methodologies.
• Analytical Mindset: Commitment to secure development practices and strong analytical skills to assess problems and propose solutions.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Self-Motivated: Organised and methodical in delivering effective solutions.
• Bonus Points: Experience with Java/Groovy development and AWS (including S3, CloudFront, Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, and EC2)
  
  

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Steven Goodwin, Automation Team Lead, at [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  
• Resume 
  
  

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Tuesday 03 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61363).

Posted

18/02/2026