Lead Software Engineer

About Netwealth
Netwealth is more than a company; it is a catalyst for change, inspiring a new perspective on wealth and a brighter future for everyone involved. Our innovative and award-winning wealth management platform reflects our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 1999, Netwealth has grown rapidly, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages us to challenge the status quo. Our NextGen superannuation and investment technology exemplify our agile and nimble approach, unburdened by bureaucracy, allowing us to adapt quickly to meet the needs of our clients.

At Netwealth, our team is our greatest asset. We are a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to making life better for more Australians. Our values—Curious, Optimistic, Courageous, Collaborative, Agile, and Genuine—are the guiding principles that shape our decisions and define how we present ourselves to the world. Join us in our mission and become part of a team that not only envisions a better future but actively works to create it.

The Opportunity

Join a team where your where your voice matters, your craft is respected, and your impact is felt. You'll mentor talented engineers, shape scalable system design solutions, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to build what's next. If you're someone who thrives in agile environments, values excellence, and wants to grow alongside a supportive, forward-thinking team.

What You'll Do

• Lead people( Hybrid globally) technical design and architecture decisions, and act as Scrum Master to ensure delivery excellence
• Own the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle across client-side and server-side components
• Define, develop, and plan software strategies that align with product goals and customer needs
• Apply a product mindset to build high-quality solutions that customers love, with a strong focus on solution design
• Build and evolve complex software systems using technologies like .NET, Angular, Kafka, Azure, powerapps, automate and more
• Collaborate and connect with Product Managers, Architects, and Quality Managers to deliver innovative solutions
• Initiate and implement improvements in CI/CD, observability, and automation frameworks

About You
You're someone who leads by example and with purpose, mentoring engineers, championing best practices, and helping shape a culture of technical excellence. You love collaborating with stakeholders to plan for what's next, and you think strategically about performance, scalability, and security in everything you build.

• Deep expertise in system design, and you're excited to share that knowledge across the team.
• Confident in setting technical and behaviour standards and working with teams to ensure consistency, you believe in agile ways of working, always looking for ways to improve how we deliver.
• You've guided globally distributed teams through tough technical problems, not just solving them, but bringing people together to do it. You know how to lead with clarity, foster collaboration, and keep delivery on track while supporting your team's growth.
• You think beyond the code, always asking how what you're building will serve the customer. You've designed scalable systems that don't just work well, but feel intuitive and impactful to the people using them. You bring a product lens to every decision, balancing technical excellence with real-world value.

Tech Stack Includes

• Languages & Frameworks: .NET, C#, TypeScript, Angular, Blazor
• Messaging & Data: Kafka, MS SQL Server, NoSQL
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure, Azure DevOps, Octopus
• Testing: Cypress, NUnit, MS Test, Jest
• Architecture: Microservices, Micro-Frontends, Micro-website Architecture
• Observability: Datadog, AppInsights, SonarQube

Life At Netwealth
At Netwealth, our people are our greatest strength. We invest in our employees at every stage of life because when you're at your best, so are we.

We're committed to your growth, offering access to further education, diverse training opportunities, and strong support for career development. We're proud to be recognised as one of the top 5 companies in Australia for Career Development, endorsed by WORK180.

We're big on internal mobility. In fact, 32% of roles filled in 2023 went to our own people.

Our flexible hybrid working model encourages balance, with the expectation of 4 days in the office each fortnight. Our state-of-the-art Melbourne CBD office includes modern end-of-trip facilities and daily breakfast to support your commute and wellbeing.

We offer a range of benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and personal development, including:

• Family-friendly support: Paid parental leave and a fully funded school holiday program
• Wellness perks: CU Health (virtual healthcare), income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, retail discounts, and financial wellbeing services
• A vibrant culture: Social events, trivia nights, and corporate sports
• Employee Resource Groups: LGBTQIA+, DAWN (Developing and Accelerating Women at Netwealth), Culture Group, and Carers Group
• Community impact: Paid volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

Apply now
We're proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work. It's one of our core values. We're committed to equity and inclusion through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, wellbeing, and cultural initiatives. We're also proudly certified by Work180, Family Friendly Workplaces, and Great Place to Work.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that people often hesitate unless they meet every single qualification. We value potential and passion just as much.

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