Senior Software Engineer

• Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer (Web)
• Fixed term, full time (till Sept 2026) position based at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 8 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

Join Swinburne University as a Senior Software Engineer (Web) and help shape the future of digital education and research.

This role sits within our Digital Technology Delivery team, a key part of Swinburne IT, which drives innovation aligned with our 2030 Strategic Plan. We're building integrated systems that support Future Ready Learners, Research with Impact, and Innovative Enterprise—making a real difference in how our staff and students experience technology.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with a talented team to design and deliver user-centred web applications and enhance our Web Content Management System. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Student Administration, Marketing, Teaching, Research, and Corporate functions to implement impactful digital solutions. Your work will directly contribute to improving operational efficiency and the student experience.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

•    Write coherent, well-structured code adhering to object-oriented programming principles, software design patterns and industry standards such as WCAG, OWASP security best practices, Java standards, JavaScript standards (ECMAScript) and relevant university standards. 

•    Write complex SQL queries and design schemas.

•    Build reusable code and libraries for future use.

•    Implement standardised and reusable APIs.

•    Provide 2nd and 3rd level application support to successfully restore service or resolve problems relating to the University's IT Systems.

•    Participate in cross-skilling initiatives to increase web developer's resilience and flexibility including existing integration and 3rd party vendor systems utilized within Swinburne University of Technology.

For further information please refer to the job description.

What We Offer You

•    Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. 

•    Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.

•    Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits pageBenefits Page

Qualifications

•    Extensive experience and management expertise; or Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: 11th September at 11.30 pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact or call

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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