Senior Engineer – Cross Collections Search Full-time

Senior Engineer, Cross Collections Search

Transform digital access to cultural collections / lead cross-collection search architecture / collaborate across diverse University portfolios. Apply now to help design, build and lead a trusted discovery experience for global audiences. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

In this senior engineering role, you will lead Cross-Collection Search delivery within the Cultural Collections Nexus Project. You will shape a modern discovery platform that connects diverse collections for students, staff, researchers and communities.

What you will deliver:

• Lead design, customisation and implementation of the Nexus Cross-Collection Search portal using Ruby on Rails and Solr.
• Gather and analyse requirements, writing clear Agile user stories that translate customer needs into technical outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps engineers, product owners and stakeholders to prioritise backlog items and plan releases.
• Develop, test and deploy software using CI/CD pipelines, automation tools and modern application frameworks to ensure quality.
• Support secure, compliant and reliable operations, aligning with University risk, governance and occupational health and safety requirements.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold undergraduate qualifications in software engineering, computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate strong experience building and maintaining web applications using Ruby on Rails, Apache Solr and related technologies.
• Bring practical knowledge of Agile delivery, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Use modern languages and frameworks such as Python, Java,.NET, JavaScript, Django, Flask, React or Angular.
• Apply automation and performance tools including Ansible, Rancher, Docker, AWS, Splunk and monitoring platforms to optimise systems.
• Provide confident, adaptable communication and demonstrate leadership in owning solutions end to end within a team.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – Chief Information Officer Group The Chief Operating Officer Portfolio powers the University's operations, enabling quality outcomes for students, staff and partners. Within this, the Chief Financial Officer Group ensures financial and physical resources support teaching, research and innovation. You will join CIOG, collaborating across technology, collections and academic teams to deliver transformative digital experiences. The team values service excellence, collaboration and continual learning, offering flexibility and exposure across diverse University portfolios.

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 our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@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.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alex Spezza 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: Sunday 30th of August 2026 at 11:55 PM; AEST.

Position Description: JR-015446 – Senior Engineer, Cross Collections Search – PD.pdf JR-015446 – Senior Engineer, Cross Collections Search – PD.docx