Senior Software Engineer

Swinburne University of Technology is an internationally-recognised provider of quality education and an institution with a rich legacy of industry collaborations. We are an innovative University at the forefront of technology and are committed to delivering excellence in higher education, vocational training and research.

About the job
The appointee will fill a senior role within our Astronomy High-Performance Computing unit and will work closely with our Astronomy Data and Computing Services (ADACS) team. The role involves working on the research, design and development of large-scale distributed and/or data-intensive software applications. 
The appointee will be responsible for both server-side and front-end design and development. This includes:

• Designing and developing web-applications (using JS React, and Django)

• Designing and developing data-intensive server-side data analysis, processing, and visualization tools/modules (using Python, and C/C++)
• Co-Lead our continuous Delivery and DevOps processes.

The position will be based at Swinburne University of Technology which maintains a leading profile in supercomputing and related astronomical research through the activities of the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing. The position is funded through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS).

Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
• Bachelor of Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 
• Demonstrated experience in software development with skills in Linux/Unix, C/C++, Python and shell scripting
• Strong understanding of Object Oriented principles and design patterns

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits 
At Swinburne we recognise the need to support the work/life balance and flexible needs of our staff. As such a range of flexible working arrangements including paid maternity/partner leave, onsite childcare, working from home and part time options are available. You will have access to many benefits such as career development opportunities including 50% study reduction and staff and management development programs. You will receive up to 17% employer contributions (pension) and various discounts on annual Myki cards, private health insurance and movie tickets. 

To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/ 

The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2015 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2020 vision to be Australia’s leading university of science, technology and innovation. 

How to apply
To start an application click on 'apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description. Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

For further information about the scope and research of the project, please contact the Dr Amr H. Hassan, gStar Projects and Engagement Support Leader, at ahassan@swin.edu.au or 03 9214 8546.

Refer to position number: 28549
Applications close: 5pm on Friday 30th June 2017