Software Engineering Lead Charlestown, NSW

About Allambi Care
Allambi Care is a leading provider of care services across Australia, committed to improving lives through innovative and compassionate support. As we continue to grow and evolve our digital platforms, we are seeking a hands-on Software Engineering Leader to guide our small but dedicated engineering team.

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned software engineering professional with strong Delphi experience to lead technical development and strategy. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small team environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building scalable, stable, and user-centric software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of developers, fostering a collaborative culture
• Act as a hands-on contributor, actively participating in coding & troubleshooting
• Drive key technical decisions related to platform architecture, scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Define and implement software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Recommend and monitor software metrics to ensure system health and continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies to inform strategic planning.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in software engineering leadership roles.
• Strong proficiency in Delphi and related technologies.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability.
• Experience working in small teams and wearing multiple hats.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely within Australia.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, social services, or similar domains.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and modern infrastructure tools.
• Exposure to other languages or frameworks (e.g., .NET, JavaScript) is beneficial.

Deliverables
The successful candidate will help define, track and deliver key software metrics, such as:

• Code Quality: Static analysis scores, code coverage, and technical debt.
• Performance: Response times, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Reliability: Uptime, error rates, and incident frequency.
• User Engagement: Feature adoption, usage patterns, and feedback loops.
• Delivery Efficiency: Lead time for changes, deployment frequency, and change failure rate

About Us

Allambi Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Our mission-driven culture is rooted in integrity, transparency, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities. Working at Allambi Care means being part of a team that values purpose over profit, encourages innovation for social good, and inspires change through empathy and excellence.

Allambi care is an inspiring place, where your contribution will have a positive impact, making the world a better place.

What is on offer?

• Full Time Employment
• Salary Packaging (Salary Sacrifice)
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave
• 12 Roster Days Off a year (One per month)
• Monday - Friday work week.

Must have these documents if successful.

• Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment - can be obtained via )
• Current NDIS Worker Check: (can be obtained via )
• National Police Check (this must be obtained via )
• A current driver's licence
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Certificate of Completion: NDIS Worker Orientation Module (can be accessed via: )
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment medical checks
• Two professional references

If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you
Applications close 24th Septermber 2025.
Please note, applications must include a cover letter addressing above essential criteria and a complete resume.

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Allambi Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds as well as People With a Disability.