Job no: 0049705
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 4 years
Department: Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC)
Salary: UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Contribute to the development and operation of the Nectar Research Cloud compute and storage services for research, facilitating national and international collaborations
- Opportunity to be part of the ARDC Nectar Cloud Services team, shaping the future of cloud and storage services for research communities
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
Join the ARDC Nectar Cloud Services team and be at the forefront of developing our cloud infrastructure! Help operate and enhance our OpenStack-based cloud, support research collaborations, and contribute to the growth of national and international research initiatives. If you're passionate about advancing research through cutting-edge technology, this could be the role for you.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate within a small team to develop enhancements and maintain operations for the Nectar Research Cloud
- Stay informed about cloud computing trends and relevant tools to enhance and deploy improvements
- Enhance automation, security, and system management processes for the Nectar Research Cloud continually
- Design, test, and implement system upgrades, releases, and patches for the Nectar Research Cloud
Who we are looking for
You should be experienced in software design and cybersecurity best practices. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and AI augmented development tools is desirable.
You will also have:
- Tertiary qualification in a computer science or engineering related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
- Experience using version control & development CI/CD tools such as git, Gerrit and Jenkins
- Working knowledge of relevant areas such as programming in Python, Web services, including HTTP and REST principles on Linux platforms
We encourage applicants with advanced expertise and skills to apply, as there are potential opportunities at elevated levels within the team.
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.
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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.
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Position Description
