Software Developer

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Information Technology)
Salary package: $118,399 - $126,607 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 30 June 2028.

• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• Challenging and rewarding role

Area overview

The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) is a Commonwealth-funded national research infrastructure facility within the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy program. The ARDC is a transformational initiative that enables Australian research community and industry access to nationally significant, leading edge data intensive infrastructure, platforms, skills and collections of high-quality data.

Position overview

The Software Developer is part of a small software development team based in Canberra who is responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of web-based national services that support research data discovery, connection, publishing, sharing and reuse. The Software Developer will work collaboratively as part of a high-functioning Agile team and will be responsible for contributing to the design, development and success of existing and new services that support the strategy of the ARDC.

To excel in this role, you will have a proven background in developing and maintaining web applications in a Linux based environment

• Front-end development using component-based frameworks (e.g. React)
• Designing responsive, user-friendly interfaces using HTML/CSS/Bootstrap
• Working with RESTful APIs and JSON
• Understanding of Spring Boot web applications and interaction across controller, service, and model layers
• Experience with database systems and their integration with web applications is also desirable.

Location: based in the Canberra office

For further information contact Liz Woods, DevOps Manager, ARDC NII Services, E: liz.woods@ardc.edu.au T: 61 2 6125 7425

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.