Software Discipline Lead

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays | Defence Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Excellent new opportunity to lead a diverse team delivering innovative defence technology

Your new company

Based in the surf coast of Victoria, this organisation is centrally situated in Victoria's ever-growing defence epicentre for manufacturing and innovative technology.

Your new company has an exceptional reputation amongst the defence industry. They are a forward-thinking, high-calibre defence company delivering cutting-edge solutions that can be utilised across all defence platforms and domains. Positioned at a critical growth phase, it offers an exceptional opportunity for a technically skilled and people-focused leader to shape the trajectory of a motivated, high-performing software engineering team. Innovative and dynamic, the company embraces modern tech to develop top-tier defence products and operates across diverse military vehicles. This is a chance to lead by example, using strong technical and interpersonal skills, within a culture that encourages career progression not only for yourself but for your entire team. It's a career-defining move, perfect for someone ready to make a lasting impact in a fast-evolving industry.

Your new role

This leadership role oversees all software development activities, combining deep technical expertise with team management to deliver scalable, high-performance systems integrated into advanced platforms. The position spans the full development lifecycle-from design through to verification-while contributing to strategic technology roadmaps and innovation. Responsibilities include leading a high-performing engineering team, managing tasks and progress using tools like Jira, mentoring staff, and ensuring timely project delivery. You'll own architectural vision, guide development and modern frameworks, and ensure system quality, maintainability, and compliance with industry standards.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential Qualifications

  • Ability to relocate to Victoria (assistance provided).
  • Australian Citizenship - mandatory
  • Solid track record of leading software teams with a strong commercial mindset.
  • Expertise in designing and deploying distributed software architectures.
  • Deep knowledge of design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Proven technical leadership in engineering or management roles.
  • Hands-on experience with both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
  • Skilled in using JIRA or equivalent tools for project management and collaboration.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across teams and stakeholders.
  • Previous hands on experience in software development e.g. using C++, Rust, or other systems-level languages.

Preferred Skills & Background

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline (Bachelor's or Master's).
  • Working knowledge of containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Experience with military-grade or advanced simulation systems.
  • Industry-recognised certifications in software architecture or cloud platforms.

What you'll get in return

On offer is a highly rewarding career opportunity with excellent autonomy. A competitive salary package is on offer, coupled with long-term and stable career prospects. You will gain top-tier exposure to defence industry projects and leaders, working in an excellent culture.

What you need to do now

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