software engineering lead

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia HBF Health Full time

Job no: 494453

Work type: Permanent full time

Location: Perth CBD

Categories: Technology

HBF Employee Benefits

  • FREE Corporate Gold Hospital Insurance (for you and your family)
  • 3 additional wellbeing days off a year (on top of our standard 20 days annual leave and 10 days personal leave) pro rata
  • 2 volunteering days per year
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to corporate discounts across a range of gyms, retail, restaurants, and hotels
  • Hybrid working arrangements available

About the Role

As a Software Engineering Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping HBF's digital member platforms. You'll lead a team of talented engineers to design and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing applications that enhance member experiences. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight, fostering innovation and engineering excellence across the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of software engineers to achieve technical and business outcomes.
  • Overseeing the design, development, and deployment of applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies , Expo, .NET, AWS).
  • Championing best practices in software engineering, including CI/CD, automated testing, and clean architecture.
  • Collaborating with Product, Design, and Architecture teams to define technical direction and delivery priorities.
  • Promoting a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within engineering teams.
  • Ensuring adherence to security, compliance, and engineering principles such as SOLID, DRY, KISS, and YAGNI.

About You

You're an experienced engineering leader who thrives on solving complex problems and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences. You combine strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, ensuring solutions are innovative, secure, and aligned with business goals.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams in an agile environment.
  • Deep understanding of modern software engineering principles (SOLID, DRY, KISS, YAGNI) and best practices.
  • Hands-on expertise with cloud-native application development and technologies such as React, , Expo, .NET, AWS.
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

This position is based in Perth, WA on a permanent full-time basis.

Does this sound like you?

Great Applying is as simple and quick as clicking on the "" button to complete your application.

Our recruitment and selection process includes a variety of assessment methods including reference checks, National Police Clearance and verification of working rights in Australia.

At HBF, we believe in the potential of every individual. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated, because they make us stronger. We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

We want you to Be You, Be Bold, and feel supported every step of the way, so if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at to discuss how we can accommodate.

To learn more about our commitments visit: Community Initiatives | HBF Health Insurance

Advertised: 10 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 05 Dec 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

  • Graduate Software Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Perth, Western Australia Rocket Software Pty Ltd Full time

    At Rocket Software we build world-class, enterprise-grade software for the mainframe, cloud, and also hybrid platforms. Rocket Software was founded in 1990, and today we are a global software development vendor, supporting over 12,500 companies and 750 partners worldwide. At Rocket Software we put people first, in everything that we do, and our core values...

  • Software Engineering Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Perth, Western Australia HBF Health Full time

    HBF Employee BenefitsFREE Corporate Gold Hospital Insurance (for you and your family)3 additional wellbeing days off a year (on top of our standard 20 days annual leave and 10 days personal leave) pro rata2 volunteering days per year18 weeks paid parental leaveAccess to corporate discounts across a range of gyms, retail, restaurants, and hotelsHybrid working...

  • Software Engineering Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Perth, Western Australia Sharp & Carter Digital & Technology Perth Full time

    Working as the Software Engineering Lead for an emerging scale up you will have the following core deliverables and skillset: Key Deliverables: Working closely with the founders you will provide technical leadership, strategy and direction to support the growth of the productTake an MVP and evolve this to something scalableCreating a stable and scalable...

  • Software Engineer

    7 days ago

    Perth, Western Australia Epiroc Full time

    Software Engineer – Automation and ControlLocation:Kewdale, WAEmployment Type:Full TimeDepartment:Software DepartmentJoin an industry leader in automation and control technologyAtRCT, we're proud to be pioneers in smart technology and automation solutions that make mining and industrial operations safer, smarter, and more productive. As we continue to...

  • Lead Project Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Western Australia Civmec Construction & Engineering Full time

    The CompanyCivmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development...

  • Software Engineering Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Perth, Western Australia AFG Full time

    Your New RoleAFG is going through an exciting period of digital transformation, and we have set some ambitious goals to meet our aspirations.As a leader in software engineering, you will prioritise people, refine processes, and ensure innovative technology. You will guide daily operations and strategic growth, fostering team capabilities. You will champion...

  • Software Engineering Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Perth, Western Australia Australian Finance Group Full time

    Your New RoleAFG is going through an exciting period of digital transformation, and we have set some ambitious goals to meet our aspirations.Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are key enablers of our next-generation platform strategy, helping us deliver smarter, faster, and more personalised experiences for brokers and customers.As a leader in...

  • Software Engineer

    4 days ago

    Perth, Western Australia Qoria Full time

    What's the opportunity?As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the engineering quality, reliability and scalability of core APIs and services that power Qoria's global platform. You'll work closely with Engineering Managers, product teams and other engineers to design, build and operate high-performance, low-cost and highly available services at...

  • Principal Software Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Perth, Western Australia IFS Full time

    Company Description IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the...

  • Software Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Perth, Western Australia Coreplan Full time

    At CorePlan, we're building a modern SaaS platform that transforms how the mining industry operates. Our platform helps mining exploration and drilling companies simplify drilling management operations, connect field data, and make faster, data-driven decisions. We're scaling fast and expanding our engineering team to keep up with our growing customer base...