Job OpportunityFull-time, fixed-term contract until June ****.
Base salary $91,658 – $98,330 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6).
Based at UQ's TERN Office in Brisbane.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and optimise scalable, reusable data pipelines for onboarding, processing and transforming ecosystem data from diverse sources.Build and manage cloud-hosted data infrastructure to store, query and retrieve spatial and non-spatial data efficiently.Develop and implement ETL processes to prepare data for publication, analysis and visualisation, including metadata and data packaging.Collaborate in an agile team to deliver high-quality data services and containerised applications that support national research infrastructure.About TERNTERN is an Australian Government initiative that coordinates a nationally distributed set of instrumentation, providing data and information services for terrestrial and coastal ecosystem researchers.
It supports national research infrastructure and contributes to international programs in global flux observing and biodiversity monitoring.BenefitsUp to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingFlexible working arrangements, including hybrid options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave and condensed fortnightly workHealth and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, employee assistance programSalary packaging optionsQualificationsTertiary qualifications in IT, computer science, data science, software engineering or a related fieldProficiency in Python, SQL and data modellingExperience developing data pipelines and ETL processes using tools such as Apache AirflowFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure (OpenStack preferred) and containerised application developmentUnderstanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologiesStrong communication and collaboration skills, willingness to learn new tools and techniquesApplication ProcessApplicants must upload a cover letter summarising how their background aligns with the qualifications section and a résumé.
Applications close Thursday 15 January **** at 10:00 pm AEST.Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 23 January ****.UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process and encourages applicants who do not meet all criteria to apply.
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