Role type: Fixed-Term for 2 years
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Salary: UOM 7 $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Advance genomic surveillance nationally and internationally. Collaborate with leading scientists and public health experts. Build modern, cloud-based software.
Apply now to shape the Trakka platform and use modern technologies to support high-impact public health genomics.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In this Software Engineer role, you will build and enhance tools that power national pathogen genomics surveillance. You will collaborate with epidemiologists, bioinformaticians and public health agencies to deliver secure visualisation and reporting tools. You will expand skills across modern web, API and cloud technologies while contributing directly to public health.
What you will deliver:
* Design, build and maintain features across the Trakka platform, from API and data layers to user interfaces.
* Engage with diverse users to gather feedback, refine workflows and improve usability, accessibility and performance across the platform.
* Develop, test and document genomic data visualisation and reporting solutions that support surveillance, outbreak investigation and routine monitoring.
* Produce clear technical documentation, deployment procedures and training resources to build capability among internal and external stakeholders.
* Uphold stringent security, privacy and confidentiality requirements while following robust DevOps, version control and recovery practices.
You may be a great fit if you:
* Hold a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or an equivalent technical discipline.
* Develop front-end applications using JavaScript or TypeScript, ideally with experience in modern frameworks such as React.
* Program confidently in at least one C-like language, such as C#, C, C++, or Java.
* Work comfortably in Unix-like environments, using Git and GitHub for collaborative development and version control.
* Create data visualisation or analytical tools, with interest in genomics, epidemiology or other complex scientific domains.
* Apply knowledge of cloud platforms, SQL databases or Azure DevOps to support scalable, secure and reliable deployments.
What we offer you!
* Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
* Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
* Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
* Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.
* Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
* Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Applications close: Sunday 10th May 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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