Job Reference: 1036784

About the Role

Curtin University’s Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) team is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Developer to join their dynamic team and lead the design, development, and support of modern, impactful digital solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital experiences across our university community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions aligned with Curtin’s strategic goals and technology standards.
• Champion modern development practices, including clean code, automated testing, security, scalability, and reusability.
• Collaborate within Agile cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, Testers, and Solution Architects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and recommend innovative solutions to improve systems and processes.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience developing complex, enterprise-level cloud applications.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, C#, Java).
• Hands-on experience with AWS, especially serverless services (e.g., Lambda, CDK, S3, IoT Core, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
• Strong grasp of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, testing, security, and maintainability.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and of source control management (e.g., Git).

Desirable:

• AWS Certifications

Role Requirements:

1. Applicants must have permanent Australian working rights. Please note that visa sponsorship and/or relocation will not be supported for this role.
2. Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us!

Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

1. Cover Letter addressing the criteria noted above
2. Resume

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday 20 July 2025

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.