Senior Principal Integration Developers at University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

129654.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud-Based Integration Solutions, Project Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Azure, Integration Solutions, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Agile Environments, API Design, DevOps Practices, Database Development, Relational Design, Advanced Query Writing

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Information Technology Services Full-time, fixed-term positions through to December 2026 Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8) Based at our St Lucia campus About This Opportunity Exciting opportunities are available for Senior Principal Integration Developers to contribute to a major Platform Consolidation project. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and maintain complex integrations, APIs, and data pipelines across cloud and on-prem systems. You’ll work directly with high-volume data flows, optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best-practice solutions, playing a key part in shaping the architecture and ensuring the success of critical integration initiatives. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and performing analysis, design, development, testing, and operations of system interfaces, data flows, and API implementations. Designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining integration systems, tools, services, middleware, and infrastructure, with ongoing operational support and resolving integration incidents. Consulting on technical and governance aspects of integration technologies, platforms, and services for stakeholders. Investigating, evaluating, and reporting on new equipment, systems, processes, patterns, and standards. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times and purchased leave Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day) Salary packaging options About You You bring a strong background in IT with expertise in cloud-based integration solutions, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement. With demonstrated experience in Azure and modern integration practices, you combine technical depth with analytical and interpersonal skills to deliver effective outcomes in complex environments. Key attributes include: Undergraduate degree in IT plus postgraduate qualifications (or progress toward them), or equivalent experience. Proven experience with Azure and modern cloud-based services. Ability to architect, design, implement, test, and operate integration solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across systems, data, and technologies. Experience leading IT projects, managing teams and budgets, and working in agile (SCRUM) environments. Skilled in designing and operating integration flows and APIs (e.g., Swagger, RAML). Experience with DevOps practices and tools including CI/CD, automation, and monitoring. Proficiency in database development, relational design, and advanced query writing. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, and education check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shirley Wood Mcleod, Associate Director, Data Services at s.woodmcleod@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section Resume Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close Sunday 04 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56164). The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the analysis, design, development, testing, and operations of system interfaces and data flows. You will also consult on technical aspects of integration technologies and resolve integration incidents.