Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer – Brisbane Join to apply for the Lead Software Engineer - Brisbane role at iSelect 1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants We’re on the hunt for a Lead Software Engineer who loves building great software and helping others do the same. Think of this as a hands‑on coding role with bonus powers: setting the technical direction, shaping the stack, and mentoring the team so everyone levels up together. About Us iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well‑known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together we provide a seamless, customer‑focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs. You’ll Get To Design and deliver secure, resilient, future‑ready systems Roll up your sleeves and ship code that actually makes it to production Influence architecture, patterns, and tech choices (yes, your opinion matters) Champion best practices and keep raising the engineering bar Be part of our digital transformation journey, building the next‑gen products and platforms Here’s What You’ll Be Owning Software Development and Leadership: designing and delivering scalable, secure digital products, setting best practices for architecture, coding, testing and documentation. Reviewing team code and driving continuous improvement through leading by example Technical Strategy and Innovation: guiding tech stack and architectural decisions, promoting modern technologies, and driving DevSecOps adoption with a focus on automation and security Stakeholder Collaboration: building strong relationships across teams, communicating complex technical concepts clearly, and ensuring alignment for collaborative decision‑making and able to lead agile ceremonies Continuous Learning and Mentorship: staying updated on industry trends, mentoring engineers, and fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth Benefits Vibrant and social community with annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events Flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9‑day fortnight Additional leave days – ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave Employee discounts on car and home insurance Income protection insurance provided to support you in the event of non‑work‑related illness or injury About You 10+ years of professional software development experience in full‑stack environments Strong expertise in JavaScript (React) and/or Java or C#, and Node.js Extensive experience with AWS cloud technologies, serverless and event‑driven architectures Proficient in modern CI/CD practices, observability, and end‑to‑end software development Experience communicating complex ideas and concepts with peers and stakeholders Experience in regulated industries and hybrid delivery models is desirable Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Consumer Services At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity. This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Compare the Market and iSelect are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside the Auto & General Holdings Group without your consent. #J-18808-Ljbffr