Position Number: JR-003438
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-Term to June 2028
Department/School: ARDC - Australian Research Data Commons
Salary: UOM 8 - $122,736 - $132,847 p.a. plus 17% super

• Drive national research innovation / Craft cutting-edge cloud interfaces / Empower scientific collaboration
• Apply now to lead web development for Australia's premier research cloud platform and accelerate scientific discovery
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Web Developer in the ARDC Nectar Cloud Services team, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing the user experience for Australia's research community. You'll design and develop intuitive web interfaces and backend services that streamline access to cloud resources, empowering researchers nationwide. This role offers you the chance to apply your expertise in modern web technologies to shape how scientists collaborate and conduct research on a national scale.

Your responsibilities will include:

• User Interface Design: Collaborate with UX engineers to craft accessible, user-centric web experiences for cloud services.
• Full-Stack Development: Design and implement new features using modern JavaScript frameworks and Python backends.
• DevOps Integration: Leverage CI/CD pipelines and automation tools to ensure high code quality and streamlined deployment.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and analyse web application performance, providing insights to drive continuous improvement.

You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced web developer with a passion for creating intuitive user interfaces, possessing strong skills in modern JavaScript frameworks and Python development, and a keen interest in applying your expertise to advance scientific research.

You may also:

• Hold a degree in computer science or a related field or have equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate expertise in React or Angular, and proficiency with Python frameworks like Django or Flask.
• Have experience with DevOps workflows, including Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Possess strong UI/UX skills and a commitment to accessibility standards.
• Show excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
  
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
  
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
  
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
  

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)
The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) is Australia's peak infrastructure for research data. Funded by the Australian Commonwealth Government through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). At the ARDC, we're accelerating Australian research and innovation by driving excellence in the creation, analysis and retention of high-quality data assets. We partner with the research community and industry to build leading-edge digital research infrastructure.

The ARDC Nectar Research Cloud is a federated national cloud service dedicated to research. Since 2012, it has grown to support around 4,000 users and 1,800 research projects. It consists of several nodes operated by research institutions and eResearch organisations in Australia, and also federates with a node in New Zealand. Coordination of the research cloud and management of the central cloud services and operations is provided by the ARDC Cloud Services team. The platform is built using OpenStack cloud computing software, a major open source project.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. 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.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Working at the University - what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Mick Powar via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job, please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: Sunday 7th September 11 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-003438 - ARDC Web Developer - UOM 8.pdf