AURIN Associate Software Engineer

University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 101.000 - 109.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

University of Melbourne is recruiting 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, working with experts in a collaborative, research-driven environment.

You will contribute to designing, developing, testing and maintaining software components powering AURIN’s digital research infrastructure, connecting data, tools and visualization systems for researchers and

Formación

• Entry-level experience across the software development lifecycle from requirements through implementation, testing and maintenance.
• Understanding of web servers and databases, including Apache/Nginx, MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Ability to work in small teams, balance priorities, and meet deadlines with agile practices.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, test and maintain software components powering AURIN’s infrastructure.
• Implement integrations and RESTful services connecting data, analytics tools and visualizations.
• Collaborate in squad teams, pair with senior engineers to deliver sprint goals.
• Apply CI/CD and containerization for reliable deployments.
• Document, support, and improve systems to remain usable, secure and well-governed.

Conocimientos

SDLC basics

Team collaboration

Agile delivery

Communication

Git

CI/CD

Containerization

Web servers

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Herramientas

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD

Containerization

Descripción del empleo

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
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• 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.
• 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.

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 fulfilment, including:

• 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 balanceand 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.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au.

• This role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Want to know more?

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at **********@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

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