$122,628 to $136,449 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
Full-time, 12 Month FTC Until Dec 2026 | Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Newly created role to build AI enablement capabilities with a hybrid working arrangement
About the role
As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible to develop, test, deploy and maintain Generative AI enabled solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and to ensure services perform to stakeholder expectations of reliability, resilience and efficiency. In addition to the development, you will provide technical support and advice to users with Generative AI enabled solutions.
You will be part of a newly created AI Enablement team within IT and will play a crucial role in integrating AI solutions across various faculties and departments, driving forward the University's strategic objectives. The team will develop, implement and support AI initiatives and projects across the University, encouraging innovation and enhancing academic and operational excellence through the application of artificial intelligence technologies.
Reporting to the Manager, AI Enablement, you will:
Co-ordinate and execute the design, development, implementation, operation and user training for Generative AI solutions across all domains of the organisation
Develop Proof of Concept Gen-AI solutions in Azure or AWS
Set up, run and monitor automated test plans and scenarios and report test results to internal stakeholders
Deploy approved solutions in production environment
Review and maintain solution performance dashboards. Iterate solution design based on metrics and user feedback
Develop and maintain solution templates for future scaling
Generate a consistent and intuitive User Interface to ensure a uniform User experience across the university
Create & maintain comprehensive documentation for AI models, APIs, and deployment processes
Engage with vendors and technology groups to stay abreast of the technology learning curve
Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations. Implement data privacy and security measures in compliance with university policies and regulations
Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification
About You
You are a skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong background in developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining AI-enabled solutions.
Your strong foundation in software development methodologies, version control, and best practices, coupled with your knowledge of regulatory requirements and ethical considerations in AI, such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, makes you a technical expert in the field.
You are committed to ongoing professional development and have demonstrated experience working in higher education institutions. Your collaborative approach and problem-solving skills enable you to effectively engage with stakeholders, support project implementation, and drive innovation across the university.
How to Apply
Please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that addresses how you meet the below selection criteria (maximum 2 pages):
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent knowledge, skills and minimum 5 year experience with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Proficiency in programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, and familiarity with R where applicable.
Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and libraries for text generation, understanding, and manipulation.
Proficiency in cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure.
Experience deploying AI solutions via APIs and integrating cloud-based AI services from multiple vendors.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps workflows.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying scalable AI solutions in Azure and AWS.
Experience developing intuitive front-end interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React).
Experience in incident response, resolution, and post-incident analysis of major incidents by applying best practices, including model versioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
Desirable:
Relevant Microsoft certifications.
Familiarity with frameworks for LLM development, such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar AI orchestration tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of Prompt engineering for programming.
Please note this position requires a criminal record check.
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.
Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Flexible working options
Training and professional development
Onsite childcare facilities
Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
Onsite vacation care
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
Please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application as well as close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
03/12/2025 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
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Flexible Work
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