Job Title: Software Engineer
Project name: Enterprise Data Mining R&D Group
Location: Canberra
$46K - $59K + superannuation + Professional Development
R&D Career Opportunity for a Software Engineer in developing leading
edge Data Mining Systems
We have exciting opportunities for one or two software engineers to join a
successful team developing innovative data mining solutions for industry
and public sector clients. The Enterprise Data Mining group has on-going
research projects developing innovative solutions for data mining massive
linked administrative health databases to improve health service delivery.
You will work as part of the team on tasks including design and
implementation of experimental data mining systems. In addition to
challenging software development goals, we will negotiate a 2-year
personal development program that combines on-the-job training and
off-site courses. This will leave you equipped as an experienced and
skilled professional in a specialist area of interest such as distributed
systems, database systems or data mining.
To be competitive, you will need a strong degree in Computer Science or
Information Technology. An Honours degree and / or work experience would
be an advantage. You will also have a commitment to acquiring and using
new skills, and be prepared to take on varied and changing roles.
Significant interaction with industry, public sector and researchers is an
important aspect of this role.
Further information about the position may be obtained from Dr Graham
Williams on 02 6216 7042, or email graham.williams@cmis.csiro.au. A copy
of the duty statement and selection criteria can be found below.
Applications must include a self-assessment against the Selection
Criteria, details of your skills, qualifications and work achievements and
the names of at least two professional referees. Please forward your
application, marked "Confidential" quoting reference number 01/C28,
to: Human Resources, Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics , GPO Box 664,
Canberra ACT 2601 or email: jobs@cmis.csiro.au by 30 July 2001.
Role Description (01/C28)
Role Title: Software
Engineer
Project Area: Enterprise Data Mining
Group
Location: Canberra
Reports to: Group
Leader
Classification: CSOF 4/5
Duties are numbered in order of importance
- Participate as a team member designing, developing, testing and
documenting software systems within the Enterprise Data Mining
research group. Specific areas relevant to this position are:
- Data Mining systems
- Database systems
- Java applications development
- Systems analysis and design
- Internet/Intranet distributed environments
- Collaborate with research and industry groups on R&D projects,
particularly those with benefit to industry.
- Contribute to the development of CSIRO through its Divisional
activities.
- Other duties as directed
REFERENCE: 01/C28
LOCATION: Canberra
JOB TITLE: Software Engineer
Selection Criteria
It is in your interest to respond
directly to the selection criteria when applying for the position
Prerequisite
A degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification with
relevant experience.
Essential
- Problem Solving
Demonstrated ability to define and solve problems in the design and
implementation of computer software.
- Application of Knowledge
Understanding and ability to apply knowledge of the following:
- software engineering techniques and design methodologies
including analysis, specification, design, development and
testing;
- Java , C, Python, Perl and/or C++ programming languages; and
- complex application development in Unix (Solaris, Debian)
environments
Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
- Application development using a relational database management
system;
- Software project management
- Communication
Capacity to communicate effectively and to transfer knowledge at a
technical level with
professionals in research and industry. Ability to work in a team.
- Adaptability
Demonstrated ability to develop expertise in new software tools and
an appreciation of new applications areas in information technology.
- Resource Management
Demonstrated ability to accomplish objectives despite conflicting
demands.
- Judgement
Capacity to make sound recommendations on technical issues.
- Independence
Capacity to work under limited direction towards agreed project
objectives.
Desirable
Experience in one or more of the following areas
- Internet standards: HTML, XML
- Data mining or data analysis platforms such as SAS, SPSS, Matlab,
S-Plus;
- Use of GNU development tools.
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