AddressAbout the Company:
At iSelect, we are dedicated to simplifying the lives of Australians by helping them save time, money, and effort. Whether it's health cover, car insurance, or energy providers, we handle the heavy lifting to provide our customers with more leisure time to enjoy what they love. With over two decades of experience, we serve as a comprehensive platform for comparing and purchasing insurance, utilities, and personal finance products, offering a diverse range of brands for customers to choose from with the guidance of our knowledgeable comparison experts.
Our user-friendly platform offers online comparison convenience coupled with telephone-based advice and sales across various product categories such as Health Insurance, Car Insurance, Energy, Home Loans, Broadband, and Life Insurance. With intuitive technology and expert comparison support, we empower our customers to make informed decisions and secure the most suitable products from our network of providers. Operating in a dynamic, growth-focused environment, we prioritize innovation and value accountability, empowerment, and a practical, relatable approach among our team members.
Job Title: Technical Lead
What you will be doing:
As the Technical Lead, your primary responsibility will involve leading engineering teams, offering strategic guidance, and ensuring the quality and alignment of our platforms. You will play a crucial role in developing products according to the technology strategy and product roadmaps, collaborating on technology decisions, design patterns, and overall technical direction within your domain.
You are expected to be a skilled digital software engineer in your field, capable of examining and enhancing software engineering practices to elevate practice maturity and capability. While this position is technical in nature, you will also be hands-on in writing code to leverage your technical expertise.
- Solid background in full-stack development
- Experience in leading and nurturing software engineering teams
- Proficiency in crafting solutions within complex, cloud-based environments
- Work experience with Java and/or Node.JS
- Hands-on experience in front-end development using React or Angular
- Designing, building, and managing solutions on AWS cloud with a focus on scalability and reliability, utilizing serverless and event-driven architecture
- Experience in overseeing applications in production with a strong emphasis on observability
- Experience in a heavily regulated industry
- Familiarity with hybrid in-house/offshore delivery models
- Expertise in modernizing legacy technical stacks to align with current industry standards in software development and delivery
- Experience in driving technological change within an organization catering to both B2C and B2B requirements
- Hybrid & Flexible Working - Enjoy time-saving flexibility with the option to alternate between office and remote work. Spend three days at our CBD office - Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
- Professional Development - Embrace continuous learning and growth with access to the full Linkedin Learning Library, internal learning resources, and initiatives like the 'Juno Adaptive Leaders Program' for ongoing upskilling
- Recharge Days - Take a breather with three extra days off at your discretion, in addition to your 20 days of Annual Leave
- Referral Bonus - Receive a bonus of $1500 by referring talented individuals to join our team
- Salary Packaging - Optimize your earnings with options like novated leasing
- Paid Parental Leave - Inclusive support for both primary and secondary caregivers, along with a Return to Work Bonus
- Income Protection Insurance - Safeguard your income with monthly benefits in case of medically certified inability to work due to non-work-related injuries or illnesses
- Wellbeing Centre - Access our online platform offering resources for a healthier lifestyle, including yoga, cardio classes, healthy recipes, and mindfulness tools
- Employee Assistance Program - Benefit from free access to professional psychologists and coaches for work and personal life support
- Rewards Platform - Save money with instant discounts and cashback at various retailers, earning points as you spend
- Annual iStar Trip - Recognizing employee contributions with reward trips like the previous year's award winners' trip to Queenstown, New Zealand
- We appreciate your application and will reach out to you shortly
- Interviews can be scheduled flexibly via MS Teams
- For further inquiries about the role, feel free to contact our Recruitment Team
- Kindly note that all applicants must possess full working rights and undergo comprehensive background checks, including Police Checks
