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• Salary Package: $150,000-$160,000 per annum, plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment type: Full-time, fixed-term position Until 31st December, 2026
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde | Hybrid Ways of Working

Macquarie University is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking Senior Software Developer (Full Stack) to step into an exciting role dedicated to building and scaling our AI enablement capability.

About the role

As a Senior Software Developer (Full Stack), you will be responsible to develop, test, deploy and maintain Generative AI enabled solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and to ensure services perform to stakeholder expectations of reliability, resilience and efficiency. In addition to the development, you will provide technical support and advice to users with Generative AI enabled solutions.

You will be part of a newly created AI Enablement team within IT and will play a crucial role in integrating AI solutions across various faculties and departments, driving forward the University's strategic objectives. The team will develop, implement and support AI initiatives and projects across the University, encouraging innovation and enhancing academic and operational excellence through the application of artificial intelligence technologies.

Reporting to the Manager, AI Enablement, you will:

• Co-ordinate and execute the design, development, implementation, operation and user training for Generative AI solutions across all domains of the organisation
• Develop Proof of Concept Gen-AI solutions in Azure or AWS
• Set up, run and monitor automated test plans and scenarios and report test results to internal stakeholders
• Deploy approved solutions in production environment
• Review and maintain solution performance dashboards. Iterate solution design based on metrics and user feedback
• Develop and maintain solution templates for future scaling
• Generate a consistent and intuitive User Interface to ensure a uniform User experience across the university
• Create & maintain comprehensive documentation for AI models, APIs, and deployment processes
• Engage with vendors and technology groups to stay abreast of the technology learning curve
• Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations. Implement data privacy and security measures in compliance with university policies and regulations
• Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification

About You

You are a skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong background in developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining AI-enabled solutions. Your strong foundation in software development methodologies, version control, and best practices, coupled with your knowledge of regulatory requirements and ethical considerations in AI, such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, makes you a technical expert in the field. You are committed to ongoing professional development and have demonstrated experience working in higher education institutions. Your collaborative approach and problem-solving skills enable you to effectively engage with stakeholders, support project implementation, and drive innovation across the university.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent knowledge, skills and minimum 5 year experience with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proficiency in programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, and familiarity with R where applicable.
• Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and libraries for text generation, understanding, and manipulation.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure.
• Experience deploying AI solutions via APIs and integrating cloud-based AI services from multiple vendors.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps workflows.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying scalable AI solutions in Azure and AWS.
• Experience developing intuitive front-end interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React).
• Experience in incident response, resolution, and post-incident analysis of major incidents by applying best practices, including model versioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

Desirable:

• Relevant Microsoft certifications. Familiarity with frameworks for LLM development, such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar AI orchestration tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Prompt engineering for programming.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Applications will close on 8th April. Kindly please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today. We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University:

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close: 08/04/2026 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.