Platform Technical Lead

4 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Exclaim IT Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Platform Technical Lead to oversee the uplift of a large-scale enterprise platform within a highly dynamic government-focused environment. This role will lead development teams to deliver critical enhancements and improvements across a complex ICT landscape. You will provide technical leadership, governance, and hands-on guidance across solution design, development, and integration. Success in this role will require strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive innovative thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance and governance on solution development and integration activities.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage development teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business objectives.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement cloud and hybrid architectures, balancing performance, scalability, and cost considerations.
  • Oversee architectural decisions across BAU and project initiatives, ensuring compliance with technical strategies, standards, and policies.
  • Develop and maintain system development schedules to meet agreed milestones and timelines.
  • Design and implement automated application build and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Bicep/ARM, YAML, and related technologies.
  • Drive the adoption of agile development practices, supporting backlog management, planning, and delivery.
  • Liaise with technical and business stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth delivery of solutions.
  • Ensure effective communication of technical outcomes to product owners and establish frameworks for future practice.
  • Proactively identify and remove roadblocks to enable efficient delivery across teams.

Skills and experience

  • Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring development teams through the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, automated build/deployment pipelines, PowerShell/.NET Core, Bicep/ARM templates, YAML, and GIT.
  • Proven experience with backend development using Web API and SQL technologies.
  • Solid understanding and practical application of agile development methodologies, including estimation and planning.
  • Experience in technical analysis, solution integration, and end-to-end design delivery.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across geographically dispersed teams.
  • Ability to set priorities, deliver results on time and within budget, while maintaining integrity and professionalism.

Desirable

  • Relevant IT qualifications, including cloud certifications.
  • Experience with Dynamics 365 and workflow integration development.
  • Knowledge of IT frameworks such as ITIL and TOGAF.
  • Familiarity with Commonwealth ICT frameworks and governance structures.

Additional requirements

Candidates must hold an active Baseline security clearance prior to commencement.

Contact details

For a confidential discussion, please contact George via email at - We would be more than happy to provide you with further information and assist with the application process.

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