Engineering Team Lead

Company Description
Lendi Group is a market-leading digital platform business that is focused on revolutionising the entire property journey. It operates Lendi - Australia's original and #1 digital mortgage brand - and the iconic Aussie franchise.

Powered by an advanced AI proprietary platform, a national network of 1,300 brokers, 230 retail stores, a team of experienced buyer's agents, integrated property search and conveyancing, Aussie is supporting customers at every step of their property journey to find, buy and own with more confidence than ever before. Lendi Group's loan book is more than $100b and it was named Australia's Aggregator of the Year for 2024.

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Why Join Us?

• Innovation at Our Core – We challenge the status quo and push boundaries to create better solutions.
• Work with the Best – Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in fintech, financial services, and strategy.
• Make an Impact – Contribute to meaningful projects that shape our business and the future of property finance.
• Grow & Evolve – Develop your skills and advance your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

Lendi Group is evolving into an AI-native fintech, embedding artificial intelligence at the heart of how we work. This transformation is about more than tools – it's about empowering our people. By integrating AI across the business, we're freeing our teams to solve more complex problems, build smarter products faster, and deliver even greater value to our customers. We're investing heavily in upskilling and reskilling, giving our engineers access to cutting-edge AI capabilities and the freedom to experiment, learn and lead in this new era. If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by what AI can unlock – this is your moment to get involved.

We're looking for an enthusiastic
Technical Team Lead t
o be part of our multi-disciplinary engineering team that will be designing, developing, and deploying Fullstack and AI systems that drive Digital and Agentic AI Automation within the property buying and owning, mortgage broking and financial services sector. You will work at the intersection of AI, data, software engineering, and financial services, building cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experiences.

You will be reporting to the Head of Engineering, working side-by-side with a high performing, knowledgeable and fun team. This is a unique opportunity to make an impact on our long-term vision to expand our digital platform across the enterprise.

Job Description

• Leadership in Engineering Excellence: Spearhead a team of exceptionally talented engineers, guiding them not just in their current roles but in their career progression. This includes overseeing performance management, ensuring competitive remuneration, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Strategic Contribution to OKRs: Play a pivotal role in shaping and providing valuable feedback on the team's Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). In collaboration with the Engineering Manager, you will assess and strategize the technical direction and goals, aligning them with broader organizational objectives.
• Agile Methodology Advocate: Lead the charge in embedding strong Agile practices within the team. Your commitment to continuous improvement will be instrumental in elevating the performance and efficiency of both you and your team members.
• System Ownership and Solution Design: Take ownership of significant components of our system, showcasing your ability to design and deliver robust, fault-tolerant solutions that are both high-quality and stable.
• Full-Stack Software Development: As a critical member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing full-stack, scalable software. Your work will form the backbone of our technology solutions.
• Code Quality and Best Practices: Empower your team to develop clean, maintainable code that is primed for continuous integration and deployment. You will champion adherence to best practices and software guidelines, ensuring top-notch quality and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Forge successful partnerships within a cross-functional agile team, collaborating closely with non-engineering members like Product Managers, Business Analysts, and Designers. Your role in these collaborations is key to our holistic success.
• Cultivating Ownership and Responsibility: Instil a "you build it, you own it" mindset in your team. Lead the engineering rhythm and processes from planning to deployment and support, ensuring a sense of responsibility and ownership at every stage.
• Mastering Communication Skills: Excel in communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing, is crucial for cross-departmental collaboration and success.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience in leading technical people building products and services in a distributed architecture. You should have demonstrated experience leading and managing a team of engineers (5+) effectively in an agile context with strong emphasis on delivery. This experience should reflect not just the duration but the depth of leadership skills you've honed in guiding teams towards success.
• Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical peers and stakeholders is essential. This skill is key in ensuring clear, concise, and impactful exchanges.
• Proficiency in managing and resolving conflicts within the team is essential. The candidate should be skilled at navigating disagreements and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Experience guiding teams in the adoption and effective use of AI-powered tools (such as code assistants, chatbots, or productivity apps) to enhance engineering outcomes.
• While not a 100% hands-on technical role, a strong understanding of the team's technologies and tools is essential. We are looking for someone with deep expertise in JavaScript, distributed systems architecture, cloud infrastructure, and continuous delivery. This knowledge helps make informed decisions, understand the challenges faced by the team, and communicate effectively with technical stakeholders.

Additional Information
Lendi Group teams operate across Australia and the Philippines. Bringing together diverse expertise, innovative technology and a customer-first approach, our teams work seamlessly to simplify the property journey, helping Australians find, buy and own property with confidence.

Benefits
We support our people in a variety of ways, but a few of the benefits that our people rave about include:

• A vibrant, relaxed, yet professional culture.
• Hybrid working arrangement designed to support work-life balance, while fostering meaningful connection and collaboration.
• A holistic wellbeing programs offering 24/7 support, including medical, mental health, and financial wellbeing services to enable our workforce to thrive at home and work.
• Generous paid Parental Leave: we celebrate our growing Lendi Group family with 18-26 weeks leave for primary carers and up to 4 weeks for secondary carers.
• An additional week's Loyalty Leave each year after reaching 3 years' service.
• Wellness initiatives with a strong focus on psychological safety.

We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community at Lendi Group. We believe that a team reflecting the world around us leads to greater innovation, stronger collaboration, and a more engaging workplace.

Our culture is guided by our 3 core values: We Are Stronger United; Act Like You Own It; and Keep Home Loans Human. Our values are part of our core DNA that helps Lendi Group to attract, engage and evolve the right talent and build best-in-class products.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, purpose-driven company that's transforming the homeownership journey.

Ready to contribute to Lendi Group's next chapter? Apply now and be part of something big