Developer Navitas Group IT Brisbane, Full Time Max Term Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, English language training and settlement services, creative media education, workforce education and student recruitment.
Navitas, or PIBT as it was then, was founded in 1994 with the goal of helping more international students succeed at university in Australia via improved student support and an extended academic year. Since this time Navitas has significantly expanded the services it offers its students and clients and is now creating opportunities through lifelong learning for over 83,000 people in 31 countries per year.
This role is a 12-month maximum term contract. The Developer is a technical role in the Global IT Development team, which is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of software solutions that facilitate Navitas business operations. Essential skills and experience
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Knowledge of software development principles, methodologies and tools Meticulous in design processes, including self-testing, technical and user documentation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to self-determine workload within a project management framework
Desirable criteria
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Able to characterise, analyse and fine-tune software to deliver optimal performance Experience administering, configuring and managing large scale databases Experience managing and operating on cloud infrastructure Ability to create compelling user experiences across a range of products Involved in security architecture planning, research, design, implementation and testing Exposure to code workflows such as GitFlow Experience working in an Agile environment, with processes such as Scrum and Kanban and products such as Jira and Confluence
What we offer An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Australia and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer. Enquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to Mark Davies, Development Supervisor, at
[email protected]. Applications close on 1st February 2018. Successful applicants require working rights in Australia, and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check. Navitas strives to be a workplace that promotes diversity, flexibility and equal employment. As such, we invite experienced candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply.
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Position Description Title:
Developer
Division:
Navitas Group IT
Reports to:
Development Supervisor
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Overview and Objectives of the Position
The Developer is a technical role in the Global IT Development team which is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of software solutions that facilitate Navitas business operations.
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Chief Information Officer Global Head of IT Development Development Supervisor Business Analysts Quality Engineers Key Accountabilities
Supports the Development team by: • Designing, coding, testing, correcting, and documenting software from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools • Applying specialist knowledge of database concepts, object and data modelling techniques and design principles • Assisting as part of a team on design of system components • Assisting in providing accessibility, retrievability, security and protection of data in an ethical manner • Designing test cases and test scripts under own direction, mapping back to predetermined criteria • Identifying and engaging with users/stakeholders, defining relevant characteristics (e.g. "personas") and describing users’ goals and tasks (e.g. as "user stories") • Developing visual user experiences across digital assets (web and other digital channels) • Working as part of a team to translate digital concepts into consistent graphical representations under creative direction • Monitoring and logging the actual service provided, compared to that required by service level agreements • Using the tools and techniques for specific areas of release and deployment activities • Receiving and responding to routine requests for security support • Identifying and resolving issues with applications, following agreed procedures
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Applying and refining source code management practices according to industry standards Providing estimates based on sound judgement Creating and curating technical documentation
Contributes to the professional standing of Navitas IT as a centre of excellence by: • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with staff, other divisions, and third parties and liaising closely with them • Dealing promptly and effectively with staff, other divisions, and third parties on information management and technology related matters insofar as it relates to this role Contributes to the maintenance of a safe working environment, within their area of operations, by: • Maintaining local workspaces that are safe and without risk to health • Ensuring the compliance of relevant occupational health and safety regulations in local workspaces
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Selection Criteria
Essential: • Knowledge of software development principles, methodologies and tools • Meticulous in design processes, including self-testing, technical and user documentation. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to self-determine workload within a project management framework Desirable: • Able to characterise, analyse and fine-tune software to deliver optimal performance • Experience administering, configuring and managing large scale databases • Experience managing and operating on cloud infrastructure • Ability to create compelling user experiences across a range of products • Involved in security architecture planning, research, design, implementation and testing • Exposure to code workflows such as GitFlow • Experience working in an Agile environment, with processes such as Scrum and Kanban and products such as Jira and Confluence
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