Reference: 1628049
About the Role:
Curtin University’s Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) team is seeking an experienced and passionate
Senior Developer to join their dynamic team and represent the development team’s technical perspective in the design, development, and support of modern, impactful digital solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape high-quality digital experiences across our university community by translating technical needs into practical, scalable outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions aligned with Curtin’s strategic goals and technology standards.
- Champion modern development practices, including clean code, automated testing, security, scalability, and reusability.
- Collaborate within Agile cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, Testers, and Solution Architects.
- Represent development considerations in technical discussions, helping translate requirements, constraints, and opportunities into effective software solutions.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and recommend innovative solutions to improve systems and processes.
Selection Criteria:
- A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience developing complex, enterprise-level cloud applications.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, Node.js, C#, Java).
- Hands-on experience with AWS, especially serverless services (e.g., Lambda, CDK, S3, IoT Core, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
- Strong grasp of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, testing, security, and maintainability.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and of source control management (e.g., Git).
- AWS Certifications would be desirable.
Role Requirements:
- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
Embark on an Exciting Tech Journey with Curtin University!
Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and driving change? Join us as we celebrate the successful completion of our digital transformation! Curtin University, a forward-thinking institution, is now leveraging major platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and ServiceNow to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff.
In anticipation for the next phase of our digital roadmap, we are undertaking a strategic expansion of our Digital Innovations team. If you enjoy technology, transformation, continual innovation, and change, we extend a warm invitation for you to join our forward-thinking team. Be a driving force in our journey of evolution at Curtin University!
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You:
This Full-time Continuous G08 level role attracts a remuneration of $119,125 - $126,950 + 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above).
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday, 19 July 2026
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 