Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed Term position – till June 2028
• Salary Level HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About You
The
Australian Internet Observatory
is a four-year project (2024-2028) to develop National Research Infrastructure for collecting and analysing social data and digital platforms. AIO is an initiative of the
ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making + Society
(ADM+S) in collaboration with researchers and research centres, university partners and organisations across Australia and internationally. The Australian Internet Observatory received investment from the
Australian Research Data Commons
(ARDC). The ARDC is funded by the
National Collaborative Infrastructure Strategy
(NCRIS). The facility is being developed and led by RMIT University in partnership with Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne, Swinburne University of Technology and Deakin University.
The Australian Internet Observatory will create an interconnected ecosystem of people, data and tools to support innovative approaches to the collection and analysis of digital social data across a range of disciplines and sectors. It will support innovative approaches to the collection and analysis of digital social data and internet platforms and the analytical tools and governance required to support cutting-edge research on social, economic, health and environmental issues.
For more information visit:
https://internetobservatory.org.au

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

• Experience through the whole software development cycle including requirements gathering, design, implementation and testing.
• Experience in DevOps and software engineering roles.
• Experience in CI/CD, platform integration, automation and building cloud-native solutions including Git and GitHub workflows.
• Problem-solving attitude and collaborative team spirit. Ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, including guiding and coaching other developers, take initiative and work independently while managing competing complex demands.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Interest in the development of research software and public interest research infrastructure.

Desirable

• Experience working in a research or research infrastructure environment
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, and Go
• Knowledge and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
College of Design and Social Context
The College of Design and Social Context encompasses RMIT University’s renowned art, architecture, design, built environment, communication, and social science disciplines. The college has 24,500 students and over 1,000 staff located in 8 schools. The College’s academic programs are generally market leaders and in high demand. Based on a strong foundation of practise led, industry partnered teaching and research, we aim to deliver skilled graduates with a deep sense of purpose, and high impact research and innovation.
For more information visit
www.rmit.edu.au/dsc
School of Media and Communication
The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions. In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 37th in the world for Communications and Media Studies.
Partnership with industry and the community ensures we keep abreast of changing industry needs and new technologies of teaching and learning, supporting students in moving fluently between the classroom, the studio and the workplace. Work integrated learning is just one way of many in which the mutual benefits of industry and community partnerships are realised, connecting students directly to real-world projects that result in tangible outcomes.
For more information, visit
www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/media-and-communication
A key centre within the School is the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making + Society (ADM+S) which brings together universities, industry, government and the community to support the development of responsible, ethical and inclusive automated decision-making. The Centre combines leading researchers from the humanities, social and technological sciences in an international industry, research and civil society network. We work with technologists, policy-makers, and public communicators to enhance public understanding, inform public debate, and train a new generation of researchers and practitioners in this challenging new field.
https://www.admscentre.org.au/about-us/
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below.
Position Description - Devops Software Engineer
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Applications Close:
18 Aug 2024 11.59 pm
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Please refer the Job description for details