Technical Lead

**Opportunity snapshot**:
An exciting, permanent opportunity has become available for a Technical Lead - Digital API’s
- Lead the development and execution of technical projects from inception through to final production and deployment
- Design end-to-end solutions and provide feedback on others' solution designs to ensure they meet operational needs
- Lead and direct technical initiatives for the core API platform
- Manage a team of developers (4-10), conducting performance reviews and providing guidance to direct reports

**How will I help?**
- Participate in identifying process and system improvements for the API domain.
- Actively collaborate with and assist other members of the mobile team in successfully completing their activities including some level of mentoring and training and at times leading development activities.
- Undertake system analysis, solution and technical design activities with high-quality documentation and realistic work estimates as the end-deliverables.
- Undertake coding activities that comply with the intention of the technical specification, using judgement and communication skills to alter where appropriate.
- Manage the performance of team members and conduct employee reviews.
- Undertake manual and automated test activities as per agreed unit test coverage and ensure that artefacts are available to satisfy any audit compliance.
- Keep abreast of industry ‘best practice’ methods in mobile app and general API development.
- Other responsibilities as directed by the Technology Manager.

You may also carry out any other duties reasonably requested by Bupa from time to time.

**What do I need?**
- Typically require a tertiary qualification in an IT discipline
- Relevant tertiary qualification at degree level
- At least 2 years of experience managing a team of direct reports
- At least 2 year using Azure cloud platform
- At least 5 years of experience in.NET Technologies and preferably REST APIs
- Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment.
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Desire to work in a digital systems environment.
- Experience developing with the Azure cloud platform. Mandatory
- Development experience in multi-tier architectures. Mandatory
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to function as a thought leader as well as an individual contributor
- Experience in C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web Services, Web APIs. Mandatory
- Great analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills to technical and non-technical audiences.

**Key relationships**
- Delivery Manager
- Technology Manager
- Engineering Direct Reports
- Overall digital team
- Internal Bupa IS teams, including Information Services, Production Services, Change Management, Strategy & Architecture, Service Delivery, Testing Services
- IT vendors and service providers
- Other consultants and contractors

**What’s in it for me?**

As well as a competitive salary, a range of Bupa benefits and flexible working/work from home arrangements, you’ll be challenged and encouraged to innovate. You will partner with colleagues who are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. We respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.

**Perk highlights**:

- Discount on our health insurance, travel, car, home, contents and pet insurance products as well as discounts when you attend a Bupa Dental clinic or purchase glasses from a Bupa Optical store.
- A dedicated internal wellbeing team provides you with a range of services, such as a global resilience program, regular training opportunities on a range of wellbeing topics and access to a variety of wellbeing discounts.
- An additional well-being day each year to treat yourself.

**About Bupa**

Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years. In Australia and New Zealand, Bupa supports more than 5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, rehabilitation, dental, optical, medical, hearing, and medical visa services.

Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity, and own story is respected and valued.