Torrens University Australia
Canvas Tech Lead
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About Torrens University Australia
Torrens University Australia is committed to transforming lives through education. Through Torrens University and Think Education, we deliver innovative learning experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong success. Our Technology team delivers innovative digital solutions that empower learning and support student success.
About the Opportunity
As our Canvas Technical Lead, you'll be the technical authority for Torrens University's Canvas LMS ecosystem, leading the architecture, integration and continuous evolution of one of our most critical digital learning platforms. Working closely with technology, academic and operational stakeholders, you'll design secure, scalable solutions that enhance the experience of students and educators while helping shape the future of digital learning. You'll also play a key role in delivering AI-enabled learning technologies, mentoring developers and influencing the University's Canvas roadmap and broader technology strategy.
This is a hands-on Technical Lead role suited to someone who enjoys remaining close to the code while providing technical leadership across a collaborative development team.
Why Join Us?
- Shape the future of digital learning through innovative Canvas and AI-enabled technologies.
- Design and deliver modern cloud-based integrations and custom Canvas solutions.
- Remain hands-on while mentoring developers and driving technical excellence.
- Work closely with academic and technology leaders to influence enterprise learning platforms.
- Build your career towards Enterprise Architecture or Technology Leadership.
What You'll Do
In this role, you'll:
- Lead the architecture, design and delivery of enterprise Canvas LMS solutions and integrations.
- Design and develop LTI 1.3/Advantage integrations, custom Canvas tools and embedded learning applications.
- Build secure, scalable integrations using REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven architectures.
- Drive platform performance, security, reliability and scalability across the Canvas ecosystem.
- Provide technical leadership through mentoring, code reviews and software development lifecycle governance.
- Partner with academic, operational and technology stakeholders to design innovative digital learning solutions.
- Champion continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies and advancing the University's AI-enabled learning ecosystem.
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About You
Essential:
- 8+ years' commercial software development experience
- Strong experience with Canvas LMS, APIs and LTI integrations
- Experience in full-stack development
- Expertise in REST APIs, microservices and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks
- Backend development experience (Node.js, Java or Python)
- Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML and SSO
- Strong technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and mentoring skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with learning technologies or higher education
- Experience with WebSockets or event-driven architectures
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience designing secure, scalable enterprise integrations
To review the full position description, please click here.
Role Details
This is a permanent full-time role with hybrid flexibility. While our preference is for the successful candidate to be based at our Surry Hills campus in Sydney, we are also open to candidates based near our Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane campuses. Applicants must have full, ongoing working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applications for this role close on Friday 7 August. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after the closing date regarding the outcome of your application. Please note that we may close applications earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
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About Us
As the country’s newest and fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. Working with us is all about working alongside over 2000 professionals passionate about career and purpose. Our staff across our campuses and head office are united by our central ethos to Be Good – by committing to a better way of doing business. We embrace diversity and inclusion of our staff and are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people and support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and gender identification.
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