Software Engineering Senior Lead - Engineering Lead

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

13 Feb :59pm

Job Title

Software Engineering Senior Lead - Engineering Lead

Job Summary

As a Software Engineering - Senior Lead, you have extensive experience in the Software Engineering domain, and a passion for coaching and developing people to perform at their absolute best. You play a leading role in developing the skills and capability of our specialised software team, supporting them to develop scalable solutions across the end-to-end software development lifecycle. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset, people leadership and collaboration skills are critical to success in this role.

Job Description

Who We Are

Telstra’s an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We’re Australia’s leading Telco + tech company, spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries.

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Engineering Senior Lead to drive technical excellence and foster a culture of innovation within our engineering teams. This role involves leading the development of robust software solutions, mentoring engineers, and implementing best practices across the software development lifecycle.
Job Responsibilities
* Lead and guide a team of software engineers in the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality software solutions.
* Oversee and contribute to API Development, Front-End Development, Mobile Development, and Scripting/Back-end Development efforts.
* Champion and implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Development practices to optimize the software delivery pipeline.
* Drive the adoption of DevOps Practices and effectively utilize DevOps Toolchains to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
* Manage Database Development activities, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability.
* Leverage Virtualization/Cloud technologies to build and deploy scalable and resilient applications.
* Provide technical expertise and guidance in Risk Management pertaining to software development projects.
* Actively engage in Coaching and Mentorship of team members, fostering their professional growth and technical capabilities.
* Cultivate a Growth/Learning mindset within the team, encouraging continuous skill development and knowledge sharing.
* Contribute to project planning and execution, potentially utilizing methodologies such as the Waterfall Model where appropriate.
Job Qualifications
* Proven experience in a senior leadership role within software engineering.
* Demonstrable expertise in API Development, Front-End Development, Mobile Development, and Scripting/Back-end Development.
* Strong understanding and practical experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Development.
* In-depth knowledge of DevOps Practices and familiarity with various DevOps Toolchains.
* Solid experience in Database Development.
* Proficiency in Virtualization/Cloud platforms and technologies.
* Experience with Risk Management in a software development context.
* Excellent coaching and mentorship skills with a passion for fostering team growth.
* Possession of a strong Growth/Learning mindset.
* Familiarity with the Waterfall Model and other project management methodologies is a plus.

What we offer

• Performance-related pay

• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up

• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.

• Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births

• Up to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non-birthing partners

• Employees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year

• Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year

• Relocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company

• Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances

If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

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