Senior Software Engineer

Job Description:

• Lead enterprise‑scale digital transformation by shaping solution designs, modern SDLC practices, and innovative application architectures.
• Make a lasting impact through technical leadership by mentoring developers, influencing best practice across Agile and DevOps delivery.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until December 2026.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

About the area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Provide leadership and technical direction on solution designs, software design patterns and best practice
• Design, develop, implement and maintain new and existing web-based and client/server applications
• Apply fixes and upgrades to applications and provide enhancements to systems as per user requirements

About you

• Deep understanding of modern SDLC practices such as Agile and DevOps
• Substantial relevant experience with developing, implementing, integrating, repairing and maintaining application systems
• Demonstrable experience in leading the design of enterprise-grade solutions
• Substantial relevant experience with the following technologies: Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle ORDS, Microsoft SSRS, SourceTree, HTML, CSS, JSON, REST API.
• Experience with Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and Javascript experience is desirable.

Note:Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Senior Software Engineer 523314.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Oliver Mayer at oliver.mayer@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 24 May 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia