Senior Technical Lead

The People Plugin is proud to be partnering with PixelForce, an award-winning app development agency behind SWEAT (the world's #1 fitness app) and other multi-million dollar success stories based in Adelaide, to find an exceptional Lead Business Analyst. This role sits at the intersection of business analysis and quality assurance — perfect for someone who thrives on translating complex business goals into crystal‑clear documentation and then ensuring flawless delivery through robust testing practices. You’ll work directly with PixelForce’s CEO and Engineering Manager, bridging strategy and execution across world‑class mobile and web app projects. If you're detail‑obsessed, love building systems that scale, and want to be part of a high‑performance agency pushing global standards — we’d love to hear from you. About the Role The Senior Technical Lead & Manager is a critical leadership position at PixelForce. This role combines hands‑on technical depth with strategic leadership, serving as the CTO’s primary partner in driving AI‑powered engineering transformation. You will lead a team of Technical Leads and Cloud DevOps Engineers, embedding AI‑first practices across the engineering function to improve development speed, delivery quality, and scalability. You’ll provide high‑level technical direction across 10–15 concurrent projects, champion smart engineering practices, and ensure infrastructure is secure, reliable, and cost‑optimised. Beyond technical leadership, you’ll play a pivotal role in building capability across the team, mentoring, coaching, and embedding AI‑powered approaches that keep PixelForce at the cutting edge. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of innovation and execution: you’ll shape the future of engineering at PixelForce while ensuring our clients’ projects are delivered to the highest standards today. Key Responsibilities AI Engineering Leadership : Champion the adoption of AI tools and practices that improve coding, testing, debugging, and project delivery outcomes. Strategic Technical Leadership : Provide high‑level technical direction across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and quality. Infrastructure & Architecture : Design, implement, and oversee modern cloud‑based solutions with AI‑driven optimisation for speed, cost, and performance. Team Leadership & Development : Lead and mentor a high‑performing technical team, embedding AI‑first skills, fostering innovation, and driving professional growth. Project Excellence : Ensure superior technical outcomes, leveraging AI‑enabled tools to accelerate development, resolve complex issues, and maintain world‑class standards. Partnership with the CTO : Translate strategic goals into execution, ensuring that AI enablement and smart engineering practices are deeply embedded across PixelForce. About You You are a senior technical leader with a strong track record in software engineering, solutions architecture, and AI‑powered innovation. With 10+ years of development experience (including deep expertise in Ruby on Rails) and at least 5 years in senior technical leadership roles, you bring the ability to scale systems, lead teams, and deliver outstanding results in high‑growth environments. You’re an AI engineering pioneer, with practical experience embedding AI tools into workflows to enhance speed, quality, and innovation. You’re a technical authority, with expertise across Ruby on Rails, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), DevOps, and modern infrastructure. You’re a strategic thinker, able to translate big‑picture goals into technical initiatives that drive measurable outcomes. You’re a team builder and mentor, passionate about developing others and creating a culture of innovation and excellence. You’re a multi‑project orchestrator, confident in navigating complex, concurrent priorities while maintaining high standards of delivery. Why Join PixelForce? PixelForce is a South Australian success story that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation. As part of this dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with like‑minded professionals, directly impact businesses that scale from startup to multi‑million dollar exits, and grow your career in a forward‑thinking environment. How to Apply: Applying is simple. Submit your resume along with a cover letter. We’re eager to hear from you and look forward to learning how you can contribute to this exciting new venture. Please contact Xanthe at for more information. Your application will include the following questions: Have you held senior technical leadership roles (5+ years)? What excites you about leading PixelForce’s AI‑driven engineering transformation? Please describe your experience with Ruby on Rails, including the scale of applications you’ve worked on. #J-18808-Ljbffr