Position Number: 0064269
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Department: Research Computing Services
Salary: UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Develop and integrate applications to support research computing needs, focusing on the Spartan HPC system and Research Computing Portal
- Contribute to innovative cloud and storage technologies in e-research, working closely with the HPC team
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
The Integration Team delivers solutions for the research community, including a portal for managing virtual machines, data, and HPC resources. This role supports the Spartan HPC integration into the Research Computing Portal, offering a chance to develop cloud and storage technology skills while collaborating with the HPC team and Business Services for seamless delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing, developing, and delivering software for the HPC Integration project based on functional specifications
- Collaborating with the Research Experience lead to conduct UAT and prioritise feedback for development
- Delivering work packages promptly within an agile framework, focusing on researcher and university needs
Who we are looking for
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills for customer correspondence and documentation, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative approach to teamwork. You will possess good scripting skills for daily management tasks, an understanding of agile development principles with tools like Jira and Confluence, and knowledge of secure coding practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
You will also have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Science, Computer Science or Software Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- Experience in developing advanced GUIs and web-based, database-driven applications using programming languages such as Python and JavaScript, along with the Django framework, and demonstrated expertise in HTML and CSS.
- Demonstrated Experience in one or more scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Research Computing Services
This department is within Business Services. RCS delivers the digital research infrastructure and services for researchers at The University of Melbourne. We operate on-premises High-Performance Computing (HPC), Cloud Computing and General-Purpose Graphical Processing Unit (GPGPU) computational platforms. We operate over 20 PB of research data storage platforms to enable data-driven research and collaboration and a range of data management services. We provide a range of consultation services to support the development of custom computation and data management solutions. RCS also contributes to operating the ARDC Nectar Research Cloud, and we facilitate access to Australia’s national supercomputing facility NCI.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
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