Full Stack Senior Developer

University of Newcastle; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour week

Superannuation 17%

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Newcastle invites a Senior Full Stack Developer / Senior DevOps Engineer to provide technical leadership across cloud platforms, application development and integration services. This hands-on role designs, builds and supports modern solutions on AWS while mentoring a small technical team and promoting best practices.

You will develop frontend in React, backend and integration services, implement IaC and CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable,

Qualifications

• Experience leading and mentoring engineers across a small technical team.
• Strong AWS experience across development, deployment and operations.
• Proven ability to design, build and operate cloud-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and operate modern solutions on AWS.
• Build and support backend, integration and web applications.
• Develop cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and automation.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Build and integrate services using technologies such as API Gateway, AppSync, Lambda, ECS and SQS.
• Develop modern front‑end applications using React and contemporary web technologies.
• Implement monitoring, observability, alerting and operational support practices.
• Diagnose complex technical issues and contribute to the ongoing evolution of University technology platforms.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and promote effective software engineering and DevOps practices.
• Work closely with stakeholders and delivery teams to understand problems, develop practical solutions and achieve delivery outcomes.

Skills

Senior software engineer

Cloud & DevOps leadership

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

SAM

AppSync

Lambda

ECS

SQS

React

Job description

Be Challenged and Imagine with us

Are you an experienced software engineer who enjoys working across the full technology stack?

The University of Newcastle is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer / Senior DevOps Engineer to provide technical leadership across cloud platforms, application development and integration services.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll design, build and support modern technology solutions while helping to strengthen engineering practices, mentor other developers and solve complex technical challenges.

You’ll work across cloud infrastructure, application development, integration and DevOps, helping evolve the University’s technology platforms and applications to meet changing business needs.

The Role

• Design, develop and operate modern solutions on AWS.
• Build and support backend, integration and web applications.
• Develop cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and automation.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Build and integrate services using technologies such as API Gateway, AppSync, Lambda, ECS and SQS.
• Develop modern front‑end applications using React and contemporary web technologies.
• Implement monitoring, observability, alerting and operational support practices.
• Diagnose complex technical issues and contribute to the ongoing evolution of University technology platforms.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and promote effective software engineering and DevOps practices.
• Work closely with stakeholders and delivery teams to understand problems, develop practical solutions and achieve delivery outcomes.

About You

You’re a senior software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working across development, cloud and operations. You will also have experience leading and managing a small technical team, including mentoring and developing engineers.

You’ll bring strong experience in AWS, software engineering and DevOps, along with the ability to take ownership of solutions from design through to deployment and ongoing support.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, cloud‑native development, integration services and modern web development will be valuable.

We’re not expecting you to be an expert in every technology listed — if you bring strong experience across most of these areas and the ability to learn and adapt, we’d like to hear from you.

You’ll Also Have

• Strong software engineering skills across backend, integration and web applications.
• Experience designing, building and operating solutions in AWS or a comparable cloud environment.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as CDK, CloudFormation, SAM or Terraform.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation and DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud services such as API Gateway, AppSync, Lambda, ECS and SQS, or comparable technologies.
• Experience with monitoring, observability, alerting and operational support.
• Front‑end development experience using React and modern web technologies.
• The ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and contribute to delivery outcomes.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience with serverless and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience in platform engineering and developer enablement.
• AWS certifications or equivalent cloud qualifications.

This continuing role is full time at a HEW 8 Higher Education Worker Level and is located at Callaghan Campus with a minimum of 3 days per week required on site.

About Our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world‑leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2030 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

What We Offer

• A remuneration of $120677- $140791+ superannuation commensurate with skills and experience.
• Excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy).
• 35 hour week.
• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• Wellbeing programs.

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2026 @ 11.59pm AEST

Our assessment process

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process).
• Referee checks.
• Pre‑employment checks as appropriate to the role.

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre‑employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University. Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non‑negotiable.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and barrier‑free recruitment process. If you require an alternative way to access the Position Description or submit your application, please contact [e-mail]. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the assessment and interview process to support all applicants to participate fully. The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.