Senior Integration Developer

• Shape the direction of seamless integrations and mentor the next generation of developers.
• Deliver innovative solutions that empower thousands of students, staff, and researchers.
• Onsite position based at Callaghan.

As a Senior Integration Developer, you’ll lead the design, delivery, and evolution of modern integration solutions across the University’s digital ecosystem. Working across functional teams, you’ll bring expertise in developing and maintaining state of the art integration solutions, working with platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Fabric.

Reporting into Digital Technology Solutions (DTS), which leads the University’s digital transformation, you’ll play a pivotal role in diagnosing complex issues, modernising systems, and mentoring DevOps engineers, while ensuring our platforms support excellence in education, research, and community engagement.

What you’ll do:

• Work in sprints to rapidly develop and maintain integration solutions using MuleSoft and AWS technologies to support enterprise applications and services.
• Enable data services and analytics capabilities through integration with Microsoft Fabric, supporting organisational decision-making and research.
• Provide expert advice and collaborate with DTS colleagues and stakeholders to define integration requirements and align technical solutions with business needs.
• Investigate, design, and implement reusable solutions to support efficient and secure data flow.
• Lead resolution of complex technical issues and ensure secure, efficient system operations.
• Mentor and guide DevOps Engineers, building team capability and fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Enhance efficiency through automation, reusable APIs, and innovative processes.
• Champion cyber security, embedding best practice security principles in all activities.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the University's integration architecture and standards.

What we’re looking for

• Depth of expertise delivering integration solutions using MuleSoft and AWS (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, Step Functions).
• Strong background in designing and building APIs, middleware, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and system design.
• Experience working with or integrating into Microsoft Fabric or similar enterprise data platforms.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams, building capability and fostering collaboration.
• Proven track record of delivering secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions.
• Awareness of contemporary Agile and DevOps frameworks and evolving best practices.

This full-time position is a fixed term role at a HEW 8 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 PD demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

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: Monday 27th October 11:59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you