Exciting casual opportunity to work at the world-class Metabolic Cybernetics Lab
Casual role starting on-site ASAP
HEO 6 Step 1 $70.63 per hour + super
About the opportunity
The Metabolic Cybernetics Lab is a world-class metabolism research group based at the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney. Our work combines genetics, physiology, and large-scale molecular data to uncover the causal mechanisms regulating metabolic health. To better store and analyse multi-omics data generated by the lab and collaborators worldwide, we are developing an integrated research data platform that streamlines the integration and analysis of complex biological datasets in just a few clicks.
We are hiring an experienced Software Architect to help us build the next generation of this platform. You will work across the full stack, contributing to database architecture/data pipeline, backend and frontend development, APIs, and infrastructure, and partner directly with researchers to turn scientific requirements into a real-world product that meets their needs. This is a role with genuine technical breadth. You will help shape system architecture, write clean and efficient code, and ensure the platform is scalable, performant, and reliable as it grows.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Developing and maintaining the multi-omics platform across backend, frontend, and API layers.
Contributing to database schema design, data modelling, and the integration of complex experimental datasets.
Supporting deployment infrastructure, containerisation, and data management systems.
Building internal tools and automated workflows that improve research productivity and reproducibility.
Working closely with researchers to translate scientific requirements into practical software and database solutions.
Maintaining documentation, testing practices, version control, and coding standards.
Supporting data integrity, governance, and the secure handling of research data.
Participating in technical discussions, troubleshooting, and continuous platform improvement.
Exploring how AI tools can be applied to accelerate development and improve the platform.
About you
Essential
Solid experience in full-stack software engineering.
Experience with relational databases, schema design, and data modelling.
Comfort working with structured, complex datasets.
Familiarity with backend systems, REST or GraphQL APIs, and modern development workflows.
Experience with containerisation and deployment (Docker, cloud, or HPC environments).
Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication, including with non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
Desirable
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Django, GraphQL, or Next.js.
Experience working with biological, proteomics, or multi-omics datasets.
Background contributing to research software or scientific data platforms.
Interest in computational biology, bioinformatics, or research data infrastructure.
Experience applying AI tools to improve developer productivity or accelerate delivery.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion
How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Operations by email to mari.lewis@sydney.edu.au
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