AURIN Associate Software Engineer

UOM University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to build and enhance AURIN’s cloud-first platforms for urban research. You will develop skills across modern languages, data systems and cloud tools while collaborating with experts, contributing to scalable data infrastructure for researchers and policymakers.

The role offers an entry-level pathway, flexible benefits including 17% superannuation, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience across the software development lifecycle.
• Foundational skills in Java, Python and JavaScript for application development.
• Understanding of web servers and databases such as Apache/Nginx, MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Ability to work in small, collaborative teams and meet deadlines.
• Experience with git-based workflows, CI/CD, agile delivery and containerised deployments.
• Motivation to up-skill through mentoring and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to designing, developing, testing and maintaining software components powering AURIN’s platforms.
• Implement integrations and RESTful services connecting data, analytics tools and visualisation systems.
• Collaborate in a squad with senior engineers to solve technical challenges and deliver sprint objectives.
• Apply version control, CI/CD and containerisation workflows to enable reliable deployments.
• Participate in documentation, support and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

Git workflows

CI/CD

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Apache

Nginx

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term Faculty: Architecture, Building and Planning Department/School: Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) Salary: AUD $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

Entry-level software role in national research infrastructure / build modern cloud, data and API skills / support better urban decisions undefined Join AURIN to grow your engineering career while building platforms that support impactful city and regional research. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity As Associate Software Engineer, you will build and enhance AURIN’s cloud-first platforms for urban research. You will develop technical skills across modern languages, data systems and cloud tools while collaborating with experts.

What you will deliver:

• Contribute to designing, developing, testing and maintaining software components that power AURIN’s digital research infrastructure platforms.
• Implement integrations and RESTful services that connect data, analytical tools and visualisation systems for researchers and policymakers.
• Work within a team-based squad, pairing with senior engineers to solve technical challenges and deliver sprint objectives.
• Apply best-practice version control, CI/CD and containerisation workflows to support reliable, scalable deployments.
• Participate in documentation, support, and continuous improvement activities, ensuring systems remain usable, secure and well-governed.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold entry-level experience across the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through implementation, testing and maintenance.
• Possess foundational skills in languages such as Java, Python and JavaScript for application development.
• Understand web servers and databases, including technologies like Apache or Nginx, MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Work effectively within small collaborative teams and balance competing priorities to meet agreed deadlines.
• Use modern collaborative engineering practices, including git-based workflows, CI/CD, agile delivery and containerised deployments.
• Demonstrate motivation to up-skill through mentoring, self-directed learning and formal professional development opportunities.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
• For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team AURIN sits within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, delivering nationally significant urban research infrastructure. You will join a team of engineers, data specialists and researchers enabling evidence-based decisions for cities and regions. The team values collaboration, learning and innovation, providing mentoring, modern tools and opportunities to grow your technical capabilities. By contributing to AURIN’s platforms, you will support research on sustainability, housing, transport and urban resilience across Australia.

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Position Description:

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