Web Developer (Backend Developer), IT
Sydney (Broadway) or Fremantle (WA) Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract
* Friendly and collaborative environment
* Rewarding opportunity
* $112,749 pa (level 7 - Sydney) + 14.5% superannuation
* $100,821 pa (level 7 - Fremantle) + 14.5% superannuation
About the university
We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.
With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
About the office
The Information Technology Office is at the forefront of the University’s success, driving cutting-edge technology solutions that empower Learning & Teaching, Research, and Administration across the institution.
About the role
This position plays a crucial orchestration role, ensuring the University’s portal and digital platforms have seamless access to the data and functionality they require, while maintaining performance, security, and scalability. Acting as the bridge between the front-end team and integration specialists, the role focuses on developing a unified API layer, optimising system performance, and ensuring secure, efficient communication between services.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain API gateway and middleware layers to support the University’s portal and digital platforms.
* Implement authentication, authorisation, and security mechanisms to ensure secure and reliable access to systems and data.
* Orchestrate business logic tailored to the portal experience, enabling efficient and real-time data access and processing.
* Support Power Platform integrations and drive system performance optimisation to deliver a smooth, responsive, and secure user experience.
* Collaborate closely with front-end developers, integration teams, and IT stakeholders to define API requirements, validate integration points, and optimise data flows.
* Provide technical leadership by setting development standards, guiding technical direction, and mentoring junior team members.
Qualifications, skills & experience
* A relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
* Strong back-end development experience, with deep expertise in API gateway and middleware development, system orchestration, and unified API layers.
* Hands-on experience designing and managing APIs (RESTful APIs, GraphQL, webhooks), including robust error handling, logging, and response standardisation.
* Proven experience implementing secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, and role-based access control (RBAC).
* Experience with Microsoft technologies, including Azure services (API Management, Logic Apps, Functions), Microsoft Power Platform integrations, and enterprise integration platforms such as Talend.
* Strong understanding of API and system performance optimisation (caching, rate limiting, data optimisation), Agile delivery practices, and effective collaboration with cross-functional technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
* Fast paced environment with opportunity for professional growth
* Generous training and development opportunities
* Friendly and collaborative working environment
How to apply
Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications closing date: 7 April 2026
For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame
Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.
The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Janette Tam, ***********@nd.edu.au
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.