Information Technology Services (ITS) Full-time, fixed term position through December 2025 Base salary will be in the range $91,658 - $98,330 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) Based at our St Lucia location About This Opportunity We are seeking a Software Engineer to provide development and support for our suite of in-house developed applications in ITS. This position provides opportunities with software design, development, deployment and maintenance. Our ideal candidate will have a solutions-focused attitude, excellent communication skills and experience delivering exceptional customer service. You will fit in with a small team of around 10 as well as being able and happy to work independently. Key responsibilities will include: Implements, deploys and maintains ITS software applications. Undertakes development of information technology projects with regard to the professional qualifications and experience of the position. Investigates, evaluates, and reports on application bugs, features, development and standards. Develops code in a team-oriented environment to an industry standard level of quality and assurance. 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. 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 Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) Salary packaging options About You Tertiary qualifications in IT or a related discipline, and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and significant professional experience. Proven experience in the analysis, design, development, systems management, and maintenance of multi-user systems or applications. Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, particularly in microservices-based architectures. Demonstrated experience with both relational and NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB, Postgres, MySQL, or Oracle. Frontend development experience using modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue, or Ember). Experience with cloud-based development environments, preferably AWS or Azure. Familiarity with Linux, Docker containers, Infrastructure as Code, and mobile development for iOS and Android is desirable. Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple concurrent projects and adapt to tight deadlines and evolving technologies. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc. 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 John Hnidec, Team Leader - Application Development and Support . 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? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section Our strength 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. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected] . 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. Applications close Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52259).