Software Engineer – Level 7 | Perth CBD | $105–$115k + super (17%)

The quick version

• Build and evolve enterprise apps that power teaching, research and student experience
• Shape solution design and the SDLC practice across a major WA institution
• Modernisation, integration, continuous improvement and space to innovate

Why this role exists

A major WA university is investing heavily in its tech landscape to enable smarter services, modern learning models and more responsive digital operations. This role strengthens its enterprise application capability, ensuring systems are well-designed, well-supported and future-ready.

What you’ll do

• Engage with business stakeholders to understand needs and convert them into clear system requirements
• Contribute to solution design and architectural discussions
• Design, build and maintain new and existing web and client/server applications
• Manage upgrades, fixes and enhancements to meet agreed service levels
• Provide application support, troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Apply quality control and testing practices across the SDLC
• Document development work consistently and accurately
• Participate in user acceptance testing and release readiness
• Mentor junior developers and help uplift engineering practice
• Identify opportunities to modernise, streamline and improve the SDLC

What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience designing, developing, integrating and supporting complex application systems
• Full SDLC experience across BAU and project environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid capability with core computing skills including databases, spreadsheets and documentation tools
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements across methodologies (Agile or Waterfall)
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise-grade solutions
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and make sound decisions
• PeopleSoft, Finance systems/workflow, & Oracle database experience (desirable)
• ITIL certification or experience with ITIL processes (desirable)
• Experience in the Higher Education sector (desirable)

Team & ways of working

You’ll join an Enterprise Applications team within University IT, reporting to the Manager of Solutions. Expect cross-functional collaboration with project services, business units and other engineering teams. Hybrid flexibility available (typically 2 days WFH).

Compensation & details

• Permanent, full-time
• $105k–$116k + super (market-aligned assumption)
• Occasional weekend or after-hours work may be required
• Must hold (or be able to obtain) a National Police Clearance
• Full working rights required

Why it’s different

• Part of a major digital uplift agenda with real budget
• Broad scope across BAU, enhancement and project delivery
• Freedom to influence design, quality and engineering maturity



What to do next

Apply via DR Analytics Recruitment.