PHP Developer (Development Engineer)

Digital Solutions. A team you’ll want to be a part of.

When you join Digital Solutions, you’ll be part of a team that delivers impact by enhancing digital experiences for the graduates of tomorrow, researchers of today and all those working to make it a brighter future. 

But we know it’s not just what you do that matters, it’s who you do it with. Our people will tell you – our team sets us apart. We promise a supportive and friendly environment where you’ll collaborate to make an impact.

Make it matter. Join Digital Solutions at Griffith.

If you like the idea of building and maintain technical systems, apps and forms to solve complex business problems – then this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Make it matter by improving the student experience through smart apps and technologies. In this role you will form a key part of the Griffith Automation & Digitisation team who deliver and support high-quality public-facing and internal solutions which drive meaningful outcomes across the organisation.

Drive dynamic development by leveraging cutting-edge frameworks and tools, while keeping sight of goals through effective use of Atlassian Jira, Agile sprint methodologies, and frequent product showcases to your customers.

We're launching a major container re-platforming project through the rest of 2025—help us test, fix issues, and deploy migrated code to production.

If you are a motivated developer with a spark for working with impactful digital solutions, please apply!

Key Responsibilities

You will enjoy working with a variety of business partners, technical staff and leaders across the organisation to maintain and deliver PHP technical solutions. In this role, you will play a vital part in migrating, maintaining and enhancing technical solutions that directly empower and support our staff and students in their day-to-day activities.  

Additionally, you will carry out the following roles and responsibilities:

• Support 45+ systems, apps & forms through platform migration
• Support existing systems, apps & forms in production through assessment and implementation of change requests and bug fixes
• Emphasise testing by compiling test cases, overseeing the process, and ensuring thorough coverage.
• Represent the Griffith Automation & Digitisation team when interacting with external and internal stakeholders & customers for requirement analysis and update of existing apps through change requests
• Keep up-to-date documentation as required in an agile setting

About you

• Strong experience with PHP and desirable knowledge of frameworks such as Symfony and Laravel.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and application deployment on Kubernetes is desirable.
• Proficiency in Git and experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines is desirable.
• Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and optimise PHP applications in production.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills to collaborate effectively when required.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience and/or education/training is required.
• Industry certification in the software development world is desired

Candidates must have unrestricted Australian work rights; sponsorship is not available. The successful candidate may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a fixed term, until 2 October 2026, position based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Griffith University Gold Coast (with at least 1 day per week at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 7 salary range of $101,068 - $109,496 per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Opportunities for internal mobility

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Mr Jose Guzman, Product Manager (Acting) - Automation and Digitisation via [email protected]

Closing date: 11:59PM Thursday 2 October. All applications must be submitted online.