Full Stack Developer

PRIMARY DETAIL $122,628 to $136,449 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading Full‑time, 12‑month fixed‑term contract 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 develop, test, deploy and maintain Generative AI enabled solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and that services perform to stakeholder expectations of reliability, resilience and efficiency. In addition to 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 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. 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 and 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 selection criteria (maximum 2 pages). Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent knowledge, skills and a minimum of 5 years’ 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 containerisation 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, applying best practices including model versioning, monitoring and lifecycle management. Relevant Microsoft certifications (desirable). Familiarity with frameworks for LLM development such as LangChain, LlamaIndex or similar AI orchestration tools (desirable). Demonstrated knowledge of prompt engineering for programming (desirable). Please note this position requires a criminal record check. A PLACE WHERE YOU BELONG At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. FLEXIBLE WORK At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. BENEFITS 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 APPLICATIONS CLOSE 03/12/ :59 PM 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. We offer a range of benefits including: #J-18808-Ljbffr