Graduate Software Engineer 2 year fixed term contract

Are you a recent software engineer graduate looking to build your technical expertise, and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment? ISQ is looking for a graduate Software Engineer on a 2-year fixed term contract. In this role you will work on meaningful projects and play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting critical applications, integrations, and automation solutions that help independent schools across Queensland operate more effectively.

In this position you will:

• Design, develop and enhance applications, integrations and automation solutions.

• Gather business requirements and translate them into practical technical outcomes.

• Support and maintain existing applications and systems, including Microsoft Dynamics (CRM, Event Management and Real-Time Marketing), Web Applications (Nodejs, Nextjs, PHP) and system automation.

• Develop and consume APIs to integrate systems and improve data flows.

• Monitor application performance and proactively identify improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors and technology partners to deliver successful outcomes.

• Contribute to technical projects through solution design, development, testing and deployment.

• Provide technical guidance and user support while helping drive continuous improvement across ISQ's technology environment.
  

A full position description is available on our website. Please visit www.isq.qld.edu.au/about/work-with-us/

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• A bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Microsoft certificates or equivalent practical expertise supporting Dynamics, Power Platform or Azure services.

• 2 years’ experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Apps and Power Automate.

• 1+ years' experience working within cloud-hosted environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.

• Experience with JavaScript-based application logic and modern web standards such as HTML/CSS/WCAG.

• Experience supporting and integrating Learning Management Systems (LMS) (Moodle preferred).

• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.

• Strong programming and software development fundamentals.

• Understanding of database design, data modelling and application architecture.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, non-technical language.
  

About us

Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) is the peak body representing Queensland's independent schooling sector. We represent over 200 diverse member schools across Queensland, and these range from small community schools to large Prep to Year 12 schools and cater for families from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. ISQ provides a united and powerful voice representing and promoting the interests of member schools to governments and the wider community, fostering choice in education and protecting the autonomy of independent schools. Our mission is to champion independent education and to support independent schools to serve their communities. ISQ is a non-profit membership organisation with more than 50 years’ experience at the forefront of education innovation.

Why join ISQ?

• Friendly and collaborative work culture

• Beautiful modern office environment in the heart of South Bank

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Competitive remuneration package

• Focus on personal and career development opportunities

• Purpose driven work supporting schools and future generations.

• ISQ has a commitment to reconciliation, and our Reconciliation Action Plan can be viewed on our website.
  

Our commitment to inclusive recruitment

ISQ is committed to a consistent and fair approach to recruitment in line with Australian legislation. We strive to make our processes as inclusive as possible and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds and identities.

How to apply

Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter via Seek highlighting how your experience meets the skills and experience requirements.

For further inquiries you may contact Lisa Farah at [email protected]

Applications will be assessed as they are received. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are not inviting assistance from Recruitment Agents at this time.