Senior Software Developer — Cloud & Cybersecurity Leader

The University of Queensland; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Leave loading 17.5%

Hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Study for Staff program

On-campus childcare

Salary packaging

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Job summary

Join AUSCERT within The University of Queensland as a Senior Software Developer to lead design, development, deployment, and support of critical cybersecurity systems. The role offers high-impact engineering challenges, cloud-first delivery, and mentoring opportunities within a collaborative team.

You will work across software architecture and multiple stacks, shaping secure solutions while engaging with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, and supporting complex software applications and systems.
• Strong Python development skills, including frameworks such as Django or NiceGUI.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or DynamoDB.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying solutions in AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, Agile delivery methods, and Git version control.
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to collaborate, mentor others, and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining information technology systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Leading the design and development of significant software projects and providing technical expertise across software architecture, deployment, and maintenance.
• Investigating, evaluating, and recommending emerging technologies, systems, standards, and processes to support continuous improvement.
• Building strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders while collaborating with software developers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes

Skills

Python development

Django

NiceGUI

AWS

Azure

Git version control

Agile delivery methods

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

DynamoDB

Job description

Join AUSCERT within The University of Queensland as a Senior Software Developer to lead design, development, deployment, and support of critical cybersecurity systems. The role offers high-impact engineering challenges, cloud-first delivery, and mentoring opportunities within a collaborative team.

You will work across software architecture and multiple stacks, shaping secure solutions while engaging with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting.