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Information Technology Services (ITS) Full-time, fixed-term position through to December 2026 Base salary will be in the range $102,565 - $111,686 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia location About This Opportunity  Are you ready to make a significant impact at one of Australia’s leading universities? As a Senior Developer at UQ, you’ll be part of a talented, multi-skilled team dedicated to creating cutting-edge Business Process Digitisation workflows and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. Your expertise in software engineering will be crucial in developing innovative technical solutions, adhering to best practices, and driving agile processes. You’ll work on diverse projects across various technologies, impacting UQ stakeholders, staff, students, alumni, and the broader UQ community. Key responsibilities:  Innovate and Implement: Design, develop, and support information systems and infrastructure for BPM and UQ Automation platforms. Consult and Advise: Provide expert consulting services on bespoke solutions and technical aspects of Automation Technologies. Advise and Support: Offer technical advice, operational support, and contribute to the architecture, governance, and best practices of automation platforms. Evaluate and Improve: Investigate, evaluate, and report on new systems and processes, while enhancing team practices. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff Salary packaging options About You Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in IT or equivalent qualifications/experience, with significant industry experience. Technical Skills: Strong software development experience, especially in front-end development using JavaScript frameworks, and proficiency in Database concepts, Data management (RDBMS), and SQL. Agile Experience: Proven ability to provide development timeline estimates and experience with agile/hybrid development methodologies. Analytical Mindset: Commitment to secure development practices and strong analytical skills to assess problems and propose solutions. Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices. Self-Motivated: Organised and methodical in delivering effective solutions. Bonus Points: Experience with Java development, Linux, and AWS (including S3, CloudFront, Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, and EC2) The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions?  For more information about this opportunity, please contact Steven Goodwin, Automation Team Lead, at steven.goodwin@its.uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  Want to Apply?  All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section   Resume  Other Information  UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-54599). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.