As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for writing web-based and client-based application software, ensuring the IT systems and SMASH! website are fully functional, bug free, and easy to navigate behind-the-scenes. The ideal candidate will be reliable, organised, self motivated, highly organised, demonstrates initiative and has exceptional communication and presentation skills when working independently or as a team. The candidate is expected to assist the IT Director in managing the SMASH! website and IT-related issues throughout the year and completing other projects/tasks that the team needs to accomplish.

Key responsibilities include, but is not limited to:

• Development of web-based and client-based software (our in-house ticketing system)
• Research and technical design of new architectural solutions.
• To some extent, involvement with software, hardware and services procurement
• Working with others on projects of wider importance to the organisation
• Adapting to new environments, and collaborating on innovative solutions to new challenges.
• Handling any software support and edge cases that may arise.
• Ensuring continued performance and operation of the software.

 

Set up day:

• Deployment and testing of network and system infrastructure.
• Hardware and equipment setup for relevant departments.
• System testing and preparation for the convention weekend.

 

During the convention:

• Monitoring network performance, diagnosing and responding to any issues.
• Assisting IT & Ticketing staff as required.
• Assisting stakeholders with IT related issues (networking, hardware, software).

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Be proficient in written English and a clear and friendly writing style are essential
• Require availability for team meetings, workshop and training days, set up day and both days of the convention
• Reside in Sydney, Australia
• Be easily contactable via email & mobile phone
• Have domain-specific technical knowledge
• Be able to work with other team members and departments to build the best possible applications
• Have a good understanding of when to say “NO”
• Have good knowledge in one (or more) of the following programming languages: PHP, Javascript
• Have experience with one (or more) of the following frameworks: WordPress, React, Node.js, Typescript, Express
• Have experience with one (or more) of the following database structures: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Have high level knowledge of HTML & CSS (SASS)

DESIRABLE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous volunteer or customer service experience
• Knowledge and prior experience with CMS, LAMP web development environment, Azure.
• Knowledge and prior experience with iOS development in Swift or Android development in Kotlin / Java

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