Role type: Full-time; Fixed term until 30 June 2028
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Australian BioCommons
Salary: UOM 8: $125,191.00 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super
National bioinformatics infrastructure role / turn genomics data into real-world decisions / modern Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL stack
Join Australian BioCommons to design secure data services that power conservation, agriculture and biosecurity.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
You will lead the core software development for the Australian Tree of Life data platform.
You will build APIs, databases and automation that connect genomics data with urgent real-world decisions.
You will collaborate daily with bioinformaticians and researchers in a highly supportive, nationally distributed team.
What you will deliver:
Develop, deploy and maintain PostgreSQL databases and FastAPI-based services for AToL data management.
Design, implement and monitor data pipelines and automation across the AToL and BioCommons platforms.
Apply secure coding, dependency management and access controls to deliver robust, reliable infrastructure services.
Collaborate with product owners and analysts to refine user stories and deliver intuitive, user-centred features.
Create automated tests, release pipelines and technical documentation that support sustainable, long-term platform operations.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a degree in software engineering, computer science or bioinformatics, or equivalent industry experience.
Bring at least two years’ experience as a software developer working on production systems.
Build and maintain relational databases and API backends using Python, FastAPI and OpenAPI specifications.
Apply CI/CD practices, including GitHub workflows, containerisation and deployment on Linux-based environments.
Understand and apply UX best practices, delivering clear, modern interfaces and status views for users.
Collaborate effectively in distributed teams, communicating clearly, following leadership and embracing continuous improvement.
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 fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Australian BioCommons
Australian BioCommons is a national research infrastructure hub transforming life science through advanced bioinformatics and data platforms.
You will join the Australian Tree of Life team, working at the intersection of genomics, conservation and agriculture.
The team values collaboration, clear communication and curiosity, and supports flexible working and professional development.
You will collaborate with leading researchers across Australia and internationally, contributing to impactful, open scientific infrastructure.
Be Yourself
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Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Ms Claudia Melogno de Sandoval
For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 9 September 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
3553466_PD_ATOL Software Developer - Australian BioCommons.docx
3553466_PD_ATOL Software Developer - Australian BioCommons.pdf
Skills Required
- Degree in software engineering, computer science, bioinformatics, or equivalent industry experience
- At least two years of experience as a software developer working on production systems
- Experience building and maintaining relational databases and API backends using Python, FastAPI, and OpenAPI specifications
- Experience applying CI/CD practices, including GitHub workflows, containerisation, and deployment on Linux-based environments
- Understanding and application of UX best practices for clear interfaces and user status views
- Ability to collaborate effectively in distributed teams and communicate clearly
- Current valid work rights for Australia
- Working with Children Check
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