Cloud-based Application Developer

Overview

Circa $105,000 (Pro rata) + 12% superannuation. Full time, 6-month fixed term. Work in a brand-new office building in Melbourne's CBD on Franklin Street, within walking distance of the Queen Victoria Market and close to public transport. Hybrid working arrangements - a mix of work-from-home and office days. Access to benefits including salary packaging, purchased leave, Christmas closedown gifted leave, discounted RMIT childcare services, subsidised gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About RMIT UP

RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally. Our key programs include Informit, Foundation Studies, ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP), language testing.

About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)

RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally. Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities, guided by RMIT's values of inclusion, imagination, integrity, courage, passion, and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do. Our key programs include Foundation Studies, ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP), language testing, and Informit, a leading research database focused on Australasian content.

About the role

RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP) is looking for a Cloud-based Application Developer to join our Information Technology team on a fixed-term basis, replacing an employee on leave.

In this role, you'll design, develop, test, and implement web and cloud-based applications that support internal and public-facing systems, including student management systems, content aggregation and management systems, and BI interfaces. You'll also help maintain and grow RMIT UP's commercial product range. You will be central to solving business challenges, using agile delivery methods to lead conception, development, and delivery of innovative solutions, translating business and end-user requirements into software, transitioning applications from on-prem to cloud (SaaS/PaaS) environments and building cloud-native solutions.

Reporting to the Senior Application Developer, you'll work closely with other developers and project team members, sharing knowledge, resolving issues, and ensuring delivery to a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility

• Analysing requirements and designing solutions for cloud transition and new cloud-native projects


• Developing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based applications and databases


• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (including offshore partners) throughout the development lifecycle


• Supporting testing, quality control, and continuous improvement activities


• Contributing to a strong team culture around version control, documentation, and best practice

About You

You're a hands-on developer with solid commercial experience and a genuine interest in cloud platforms. You'll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in software development or a related technology field with experience in a similar role within a professional services environment


• Commercial programming experience in object-oriented languages (ASP.NET, C#, PowerShell, PHP) and functional programming such as React


• Strong working knowledge of Azure and/or AWS - spanning app/API design, DevOps fundamentals, cloud architecture, performance optimisation, basic networking/security, and scalability (relevant certifications highly regarded)


• Experience with relational databases and SQL (stored procedures, triggers, indexes) in SQL Server and/or MySQL


• Web development skills across XML, XSL, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS


• Familiarity with full software development lifecycles and revision control tools like GitHub or Bitbucket


• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences alike


• Sharp problem-solving instincts, sound judgement under pressure, and great attention to detail


• A collaborative mindset, balanced with the ability to work independently


• Experience with Learning Management Systems (like CANVAS), Power BI reporting, or web application security would be a bonus

What we offer you

• We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:


• Exclusive employee discounts at leading retailers.


• A strong focus on health and wellbeing, including RMIT-subsidised gym memberships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access and discounted childcare options.


• Access to professional development training