Lead Software Engineer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Netwealth Full time

About Netwealth

Netwealth is a fast-growing fintech company, delivering market leading products with an award-winning and innovative wealth management platform.  We are on a mission to enable people to see wealth differently and discover a brighter future, not just for our clients, but also for our people.

Founded in 1999, with an entrepreneurial spirit, we are one of the fastest growing wealth management businesses in Australia.  With NextGen superannuation and investment technology, we are challenging the status quo.  We are agile and nimble, not stifled by bureaucracy.

We are proud of our team of talented people working hard to make life better for more Australian's.  Our values are who we are, how we tackle decisions, and how we want the world to see us - Curious, Optimistic, Courageous, Collaborative, Agile and Genuine.

The opportunity

As a Lead Software Engineer at Netwealth, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our investment and superannuation platform applications, ensuring teams deliver systems that are high-quality, scalable and robust. This individual will play a crucial role in driving the technical vision and implementation of our product-led growth strategy.

You will:

  • Collaborate with Heads of Software Engineering, and Architects to design, develop, deploy, and maintain cutting-edge software solutions.
  • Lead a team of talented Software Engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and ensuring best practices.
  • Hands-on involvement in delivering projects, enhancements, and technical support using modern .NET and cloud technologies across client-side and server-side components.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of processes and procedures and help shape the strategic direction of our platform applications.
  • Work closely with the Enterprise Architect and Heads of Software Engineering to align technical designs and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the development cycle.

About you

The Lead Software Engineer will serve as a Scrum Master, collaborating with the Product Manager to define, prioritise and deliver high quality software. This role requires you to both work hands-on with tools and lead a team of developers. You are a seasoned engineer with extensive experience in microservice web application development and DevOps practices. Your strengths include leading and managing developers, alongside strong coaching and mentoring capabilities. You can showcase your skills in designing and implementing scalable, resilient cloud solutions for high-traffic, mission-critical systems, ideally with a background in Cloud Architecture, particularly Azure.

You have exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.  You build strong relationships in your team and across departments, facilitating seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.  You understand team dynamics and can adapt your style to suit different audiences.  This approach enhances your teamwork and contributes to a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 

Life At Netwealth

At Netwealth, people are our core strength, and we invest in our employees no matter what stage of life they are in.  When you're at your best, we're at our best

We prioritise the growth of our employees, and you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career at Netwealth.  We provide access to further education and diverse training opportunities, and we actively support internal mobility.  32% of our jobs filled in 2023 were from internal candidates.

We have a flexible and adaptable hybrid working policy with the expectation you'll spend 4 days a fortnight coming into our state-of-the-art office.  We're located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD and have all the bells and whistles you would expect - including modern end of trip facilities for your commute to work, and breakfast provided daily.

We have a number of benefits that have been designed with a focus on health and well-being, support and growth.  Some of these include:

  • Family-friendly workplace, with parental leave and a kid's holiday programme
  • Wellness and lifestyle perks including discounted gym memberships, income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, shopping and retail discounts, access to financial wellbeing services
  • We're a social bunch and love to get together regularly, participating in corporate sporting events, games and trivia nights
  • Employee Resource Groups - LGBTQIA, Women of Netwealth, Culture Group, Carers Group
  • Support for community involvement through volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

Apply now

Here at Netwealth, we support and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work (it’s one of our core values), and we’re proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce.  We are committed to this through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, well-being and cultural initiatives.  We are proud to be endorsed and certified by Work180, Family Friendly Workplaces and Great Place to Work.

Are you curious about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement? Research shows that we don't always apply to jobs we are interested in unless we meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyway  If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing people@netwealth.com.au

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