Integration Development Specialist

• Be recognised as the go-to specialist in integration and data services.
• Mentor others, influence solution design, and grow your own expertise with cutting-edge tools and practices.
• Onsite position based at Callaghan.

As a DevOps Engineering Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and supporting integration solutions that power the University’s core systems. Recognised as a technical authority in integration systems and data administration, you’ll provide expert guidance across our Capability Areas, helping to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that enable excellence in education, research, and community engagement.

This role sits within Digital Technology Solutions (DTS), which is repositioning as a technology integrator, broker, trusted advisor, and innovator. Reporting to the DevOps Lead, you’ll work across functional teams, contribute to building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, support modernisation initiatives, and mentor less experienced colleagues in DevOps best practice.

What you’ll do:

• Work in sprints to rapidly develop and maintain integration solutions using MuleSoft and AWS to connect enterprise applications and services.
• Support the integration of data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric to enhance analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate on the design, implementation, and refinement of CI/CD pipelines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex integration issues, identifying long-term improvements.
• Lead by example in programming, integration, and systems/database administration.
• Mentor junior team members and foster knowledge-sharing across the DevOps team.
• Drive automation initiatives, building reusable tools, APIs, and libraries.
• Champion secure, maintainable, and scalable integration practices.
• Influence and engage stakeholders across IT and business teams to ensure consistent, high-quality DevOps practices.

What we’re looking for

• Proven expertise delivering integration solutions using MuleSoft, AWS, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of API development, event-driven integration, and secure system design.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric or comparable data platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and diagnostic skills.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and monitoring practices.
• A collaborative approach to stakeholders and commitment to building strong working relationships across technical and business areas.
• A commitment to cyber security, secure delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring and supporting the development of less experienced team members.

This full-time position is a fixed term role at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus until November 2026.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni. 

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• Up to 2 days work from home or remote per week (minimum 3 days per week on campus) 
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
•  A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the attached position description

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Jeff Adomski, Senior Manager, DevOps Engineering (02) 4985 4445 or via email Jeff.Adomski@newcastle.edu.au

 Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Wednesday 29th October 11:59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you