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Senior Technology Talent Partner - The University of Melbourne

Position Number: JR-003274
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Fixed-Term - 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Australian BioCommons
Salary: UOM 8 $122,736 - $132,847 p.a. plus 17% super

- Shape national research infrastructure / Advance AI-driven health discoveries / Collaborate with leading scientists
- Apply now to build the future of biomedical data platforms and accelerate life-changing health research
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
As a Data Platform Engineer at Australian BioCommons, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing OMIX3, Australia's first integrated,



accredited, multi-omic analysis platform for research and clinical samples. You'll develop cutting-edge digital solutions, including a Gen3 data commons, to enable sharing and analysis of human omic and phenotype data. This role offers you the chance to shape national research infrastructure, collaborate with top scientists, and directly contribute to AI-driven discoveries for improved health outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Pipeline Development: Create production-grade tools for automated data flows, including archiving, cataloguing, and analysis of sensitive human omics datasets.
- System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new software features and integration points.
- Quality Assurance: Design and execute test plans, lead code reviews, and maintain high-quality codebases.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work with diverse stakeholders, including business analysts, data managers, and security specialists, to align technical solutions with project needs.

You may be a excellent fit if:
You are a skilled Software Developer with a passion for data pipelines and systems integration,



possessing strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to high-quality engineering in a collaborative, open-source environment.

You may also:

- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Have extensive experience developing robust, release-quality Python code.
- Demonstrate deep understanding of ETL processes and data processing.
- Possess experience with Unix/Linux command-line utilities and shell scripting.
- Show commitment to continuous learning and have excellent communication skills.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team - Australian BioCommons
The University of Melbourne hosts the Australian BioCommons, a $20M NCRIS-funded initiative (2023-2028) advancing national life science research through world-class digital infrastructure. Its mission is to lead in bioi

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