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Software Engineer (Level 2)

Mid levelFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaSoftware engineeringPosted 3 months agoVerified 13 hours ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is on the lookout for two passionate Software Engineers (Level 2) to join their dynamic Software Development team. This exciting opportunity involves contributing to a web application project that plays a vital role in improving learning worldwide. ACER fosters a supportive and collaborative culture, where teamwork and professional development are at the forefront.

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You'll be responsible for

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Contributing to software development projects

Working under a Lead Software Engineer to develop a specific web application that aligns with ACER’s mission.
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Creating technical documentation and test plans

Producing design specifications and test plans to ensure software quality and reliability.
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Collaborating with internal teams

Working closely with developers, UX, and internal clients to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key criteria

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Object-oriented design experience

Proven experience in object-oriented design and development.

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Commercial PHP and JavaScript experience

Demonstrated commercial experience in PHP and JavaScript.

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Database design skills

Strong SQL and MongoDB database design capabilities.

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5 criteria for this job
Object-oriented design experience
Proven experience in object-oriented design and development.

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Commercial PHP and JavaScript experience
Demonstrated commercial experience in PHP and JavaScript.

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Database design skills
Strong SQL and MongoDB database design capabilities.

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UML and design documentation
Experience producing UML and design documentation.

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Stakeholder collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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