Lead Software Engineer

About Netwealth

Netwealth is more than a company; it is a catalyst for change, inspiring a new perspective on wealth and a brighter future for everyone involved. Our innovative and award-winning wealth management platform reflects our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 1999, Netwealth has grown rapidly, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages us to challenge the status quo. Our NextGen superannuation and investment technology exemplify our agile and nimble approach, unburdened by bureaucracy, allowing us to adapt quickly to meet the needs of our clients.

At Netwealth, our team is our greatest asset. We are a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to making life better for more Australians. Our values—Curious, Optimistic, Courageous, Collaborative, Agile, and Genuine—are the guiding principles that shape our decisions and define how we present ourselves to the world. Join us in our mission and become part of a team that not only envisions a better future but actively works to create it.

The opportunity

As a Lead Software Engineer at Netwealth, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cutting-edge investment and superannuation platform applications, ensuring our products are not only high-quality but also scalable and robust.  Your technical leadership will be instrumental in advancing our product-led growth strategy and technical vision. 

You will:

• Collaborate with Heads of Software Engineering, and Architects to design, develop, deploy, and maintain cutting-edge software solutions.
• Lead and inspire a team of talented Software Engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and advocating 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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