Head of Software Engineering

About Antero Antero Software Pty Ltd is a dynamic SaaS and professional services company specialising in finance-sector software, security operations, and bespoke product development. Our flagship platform, Incept , powers loan origination, credit decisioning, and settlements for lenders across Australia. We deliver secure, scalable software solutions for clients in financial services, health and aged care, education, risk, and regulatory technology, combining deep technical expertise with a focus on reliability and performance. Role Overview The Head of Software Engineering is a hands‑on, engineering‑driven leadership role responsible for shaping Antero’s software architecture, guiding the modernisation of its platform stack, and mentoring the next generation of developers. This role suits a principal‑level developer who has built SDKs and frameworks used by others and who can lead the evolution of a mature SaaS product into a modern, flexible platform. The role will: Lead a comprehensive technical discovery of Antero’s current product architecture and development practices. Assess opportunities for improvement and recommend a modernisation strategy that enhances scalability, maintainability, and developer productivity. Actively write and review production code, particularly within Antero’s SDK and shared library ecosystem. Shape the end‑to‑end developer experience — from onboarding and tooling, to workflows, mentorship, and career development — ensuring every engineer can deliver their best work. Collaborate closely with the executive team on broader business strategy, delivery, cybersecurity and innovation beyond core technology. Key Responsibilities Technology Leadership & Modernisation Lead a full assessment of the current Laravel/React environment to identify strengths, risks, and areas for modernisation. Define and implement a forward‑looking technology roadmap that aligns with business priorities and supports product scalability. Architect a next‑generation platform model leveraging modern paradigms such as microservices, serverless computing, and event‑driven design. Develop and maintain Antero’s internal Software Development Kit (SDK) to standardise product components and integration patterns. Embed observability practices — metrics, logging, and tracing — to ensure system performance, reliability, and visibility at scale. Champion code confidence by defining and enforcing automated testing strategies, quality gates, and CI/CD practices that give developers certainty in the reliability of every release. Hands‑on Development Contribute directly to Antero’s SDK and core codebases. Build frameworks, services, and APIs that drive developer efficiency and scalability. Lead by example through high‑quality, maintainable, well‑documented code, and independently testable code. Mentorship & Technical Culture Provide regular 1‑on‑1 coaching and technical guidance to developers across all levels. Foster a culture of craftsmanship, learning, and peer review. Lead internal workshops on emerging technologies and modern design patterns. Collaboration & Strategic Delivery Partner with executive peers to ensure technology supports Antero’s growth strategy and product roadmap. Provide architectural direction across client projects, SaaS products, and internal initiatives. Act as a senior voice in technical planning, risk identification, and solution design. Skills & Experience 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong history of hands‑on coding and architecture design. Proven experience developing and maintaining SDKs or developer‑facing frameworks . Demonstrated success modernising or re‑platforming large‑scale systems. Strong knowledge of modern backend ecosystems (Node.js, Go, Python, PHP) and front‑end technologies (React, Next.js, TypeScript). Deep understanding of microservices, serverless architecture , and scalable SaaS design. Experience building and operating systems with strong observability (distributed tracing, metrics, log correlation). Proficiency in AWS or similar cloud environments and modern CI/CD workflows. Strong mentorship and leadership experience across multidisciplinary teams. Experience assessing and transitioning legacy systems to service‑based or event‑driven architectures. Background in financial services or regulated environments. Open‑source contribution or published SDK/project experience. Why Join Antero You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment, leading the next phase of Antero’s technology evolution while remaining deeply connected to hands‑on software engineering. You’ll have the autonomy to shape how our products are built, the tools developers use, and the technical standards that define Antero’s future. Antero offers a collaborative, transparent culture that values growth, innovation, and craftsmanship. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have in a software development role? Which of the following programming languages are you experienced in? What’s your expected annual base salary? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? #J-18808-Ljbffr