• 12 month Full Time Contract
• Attractive Salary $98,940- $120,484 per annum+ Super
• Salary Packaging Benefits
• Apply your web development skills in a high impact role

Who We Are

Victorian Clinical Genetics Services (VCGS) is a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (here) and provides a wholly integrated genetic testing, diagnostic and counselling service for health professionals, patients and their families across Victoria, Australia and globally. Our clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors work in close consultation with our medical scientists to provide the most accurate interpretation for complex genetic tests. VCGS also plays a pivotal role in research and development, driving translational research and policy development in the field of genetics. We are committed to ensuring a positive working environment that values all backgrounds and experiences. We cultivate an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity. We are also committed to developing our people and fostering an environment where learning and development is central to our staff reaching their full potential.

The Opportunity at VCGS:

We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and passionate Back End Software Developer to join our Software Systems and Integration unit. You will play a key part in the delivery of new integration services and workflows to integrate state of the art biobanking robotics and laboratory equipment with software systems.

The Back End Software Developer will provide expertise in developing and maintaining various new applications, data pipelines and integration services supporting service delivery. You will work closely with the Integration Lead, Software Lead, software architects, DevOps engineers, software developers, software / hardware vendors and laboratory staff to ensure solutions are developed that are fit for purpose.

To be successful in this role you will be responsible for ensuring a high level of software quality, and championing the adoption of best practices, both in terms of software development practices but also DevOps/Cloud practices, as well as tools and technologies of choice. As such, you will be responsible for assisting the team’s Software Lead in organising and leading technical discussions within the team, drive towards an actionable outcome, plan for experimentation and prototypes, and appropriately document and adopt the decisions.

This is a very exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of VCGS and MCRI and make real and impactful improvements to our patients experience with us.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Developing new applications, integration services and data pipelines.
• Developing RESTful API’s to create new integration opportunities.
• Applying and promoting best practice software development methodologies to develop robust and scalable solutions.
• Showing initiative by identifying and designing solutions to improve existing applications

About You:

• A tertiary qualification in BA / Honours / master’s in computer science, software engineering, information technology or related discipline plus an appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation.

• Extensive experience developing and maintaining applications, integration services and data pipelines.
• Extensive experience with a high-level programming language such as Python or JavaScript.
• Extensive experience querying, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.

Apply now!

For more information, please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Arnaud Dumont at [email protected], using the subject line: Back End Software Developer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications to include Cover Letter, Response to Key Selection Criteria and Resume in one document.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Victorian Chief Health Officer’s Directions, all MCRI and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated, unless a medical exception applies.

Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID-19 Digital Immunisation Certificate/s or evidence of medical exception or evidence of vaccination booking as part of our pre-employment requirements.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.