Analyst Programmer - PHP Application

Title: Analyst Programmer (PHP Application)

Location: Australia

Job Description:

• Develop, enhance and support PHP applications across a varied portfolio

• Join a collaborative team & contribute meaningful work in one of Australia's top universities

• Hybrid working, salary ranging from $107,312 to 115,686 + 17% superannuation and strong career development opportunities

Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit an Analyst Programmer for PHP Applications within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) function.

This role will contribute to the development, support and enhancement of web applications used across one of Australia's leading universities, helping deliver reliable digital services that support education, research and operations.

Why join the University of Sydney?

Join one of Australia's leading universities at a pivotal time, where technology is evolving to better support student learning, teaching excellence, and research at global scale.

ICT is central to the University's mission, delivering the platforms, services, and partnerships that enable student success, strengthen teaching, and accelerate research impact.

With strong investment and ambitious transformation underway, you'll work in a large and complex environment where your contribution will have visible, meaningful impact across the University community.

The opportunity

A great opportunity for a PHP developer to join a friendly, collaborative team within the University's ICT function, working across a broad mix of applications ranging from legacy systems through to modern products.

You'll contribute to both new development and ongoing support, with exposure to front-end, back-end and some infrastructure-related work. The team supports a diverse portfolio of applications across areas such as research, science, health and administration, making this a role with real variety, strong learning potential and meaningful impact.

What you'll do:

• Develop new features and functionality for web applications.

• Maintain and enhance existing PHP applications across a varied portfolio.

• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and application issues.

• Work across front-end and back-end development, with some exposure to infrastructure-related tasks.

• Contribute to application design documentation and technical records.

• Participate in estimation, planning, testing and deployment activities.

• Provide production support and technical advice for applications in use across the University.

• Collaborate with developers, project managers, architects, product owners and business stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting PHP applications.

• Experience working across the full stack, including both front-end and back-end development.

• Familiarity with frameworks such as Laravel and ideally exposure to JavaScript or Node-based front-end technologies.

• Ability to diagnose issues, fix bugs and work effectively across both legacy and modern applications.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a supportive team environment.

• Good time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work with reasonable autonomy.

• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, learning and delivering quality outcomes

What's in it for you?

• 17% superannuation to support your financial future

• Generous parental leave entitlements

• Salary packaging options

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Career development and learning opportunities

• Health and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport

• Access to a vibrant, globally recognised university community

How to apply

If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your career in a world-class university environment, we would love to hear from you.

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

Accessibility and inclusion

The University of Sydney is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

This may include adjustments to the interview format, additional time, breaks, accessible interview locations, receiving materials in advance, or any other practical support that will help you participate comfortably.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or to request reasonable adjustments or documents in alternate formats, please contact Ashleigh Barsley at ashleigh.barsley@sydney.edu.au

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.

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.

Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

The University of Sydney

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