Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who will assist in conducting research and software development for the Ahuora project using their software engineering knowledge.

The key focuses areas are:

• back-end functionalities for digital twin analysis of complex process systems including API structures to facilitate front-end back-end communication
• management and deployment strategies for processes across a Kubernetes architecture for appropriate resource allocations
• full stack architecture and implementation decisions for a cloud software platform, including integration of authentication structures to facilitate online collaboration

The salary for this role is $84,337 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (based on 37.5 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description here. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tim Walmsley, Senior Lecturer on tim.walmsley@waikato.ac.nz

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

Along with your PhD in software engineering or equivalent, you will also have:

• evidence of full stack web development including emphasis on interactions between frontend components and backend functionality and data structures
• implementation experience in containerisation and cloud orchestration frameworks (ideally Docker and Kubernetes)
• experience with API development within Python frameworks (ideally Flask and/or Django), database structures and transactions (ideally Postgres), and frontend component development (ideally using JavaScript or TypeScript)
• the ability to provide leadership and support to students, especially graduate students, and to support and assist academic staff in teaching duties.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Project Ahuora, funded under the MBIE SSIF Advanced Energy Technology Platform, is a collaboration of researchers from the School of Engineering and the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, who comprise the Energy Systems Integration Group.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply.

Ko te Tangata - For the people

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa

Applications close on Tuesday, 30 June 2024.

Requisition number 1001639