Senior Software Engineer - Data & Phenomics Tools

Adelaide University; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelaide University’s Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) is seeking multiple Software Engineers to join its national Data Team at the Waite Campus, with alternative locations across Australia.

You will develop tools, data pipelines and workflow solutions converting scientific imagery and phenomics data into reusable research outputs to support researchers and agricultural innovation. Roles are full-time, fixed-term until June 2028.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or progress towards postgraduate studies plus extensive relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge of metadata standards, semantic technologies and research data management principles.
• Experience with manipulation and transformation of tabular data using R, Python or similar technologies.
• Proven ability to demonstrate high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills for engaging with diverse collaborators.
• Proven capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in developing software in Python or other languages and working with plant science or agricultural data.

Responsibilities

• Develop software tools, data pipelines and workflow solutions for phenomics data.
• Transform complex imagery into high-quality research outputs.
• Collaborate with researchers, software engineers and data specialists to deliver solutions.
• Contribute to APPN Data Team initiatives and platforms.

Skills

Postgrad qualification

Metadata standards

Data management

Python/R

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Adelaide University’s Australian Plant Phenomics Network (APPN) is seeking multiple Software Engineers to join its national Data Team at the Waite Campus, with alternative locations across Australia.

You will develop tools, data pipelines and workflow solutions converting scientific imagery and phenomics data into reusable research outputs to support researchers and agricultural innovation. Roles are full-time, fixed-term until June 2028.