Full Stack Developer Full-time NEW

Full Stack Developer

Role type: Full Time and Continuing Location: Parkville Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) Department: Department of Anatomy and Physiology Salary: UoM 6 – $100,847 – $109,163 plus 17% super

Impact national stem cell research infrastructure / Lead full-stack platforms and integrations / Collaborate with top researchers and data experts

Be part of a collaborative team building secure, innovative data platforms that accelerate stem cell discoveries.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity As Full Stack Developer, you will design and build secure, scalable platforms for the Australian stem cell registry. You will integrate diverse datasets, create intuitive visualisation tools, and directly support transformative biomedical research collaborations.

What you will deliver:

• Design, develop and maintain the Australian stem cell registry platform, web interfaces and underlying PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Build and optimise ETL workflows and data sharing protocols with national and international stem cell stakeholders.
• Implement secure integrations with CTRL dynamic consent, Stemformatics and Phenomics Australia, plus environments for emerging LLM applications.
• Develop visualisation, search and reporting tools that increase engagement and usability for researchers, industry and patient communities.
• Provide research software support, training and collaboration across cloud and research computing projects, contributing to publications and grants.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD or bring equivalent experience in software development and research data management.
• Demonstrate strong skills in Python, Django, JavaScript or Typescript, HTML, CSS and related web technologies.
• Bring proven experience designing and administering PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases within secure research infrastructure.
• Build data pipelines, ETL processes and APIs that integrate complex datasets across platforms and organisations.
• Communicate effectively with diverse academic, industry and community stakeholders on technical and research topics.
• Engage confidently in collaborative, performance-focused teams and contribute to cross-disciplinary research outputs.

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team

You will join the Department of Anatomy and Physiology within the School of Biomedical Sciences, a collaborative community. The team unites stem cell scientists, bioinformaticians and data specialists to advance disease-focused biomedical discovery. You will collaborate closely with the Australian stem cell registry, Phenomics Australia and the Melbourne Data Analytics Platform. Together, you will design pioneering digital research infrastructure that supports national and international partners. The culture emphasises inclusivity, interdisciplinary innovation, mentoring and continuous learning.

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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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 Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au

Application essentials:

• Visit “apply with us” to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
• Please upload a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

Applications close: Thursday 9 July at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.