Tech Lead/Principal Engineer in Melbourne

Tech Lead/Principal Engineer in Melbourne

Melbourne Temporary 121500 - 148500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and mentor a team while coding with TypeScript, React, Node, and AWS.
  • Company: Join Squiz, a dynamic digital experience platform company with a global presence.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and competitive contract rates.
  • Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for career growth and collaboration.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping technical direction and delivering ambitious projects.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in full-stack development and technical leadership.

The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.

Overview

Tech Lead/Principal Engineer - Typescript/Node/React/AWS – Contract (hybrid: Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne). 6 month contract.

Hands-on role guiding architecture, shaping technical direction, and mentoring the team while coding daily.

Stack: Type Script end-to-end, React on the front end, Node on the back end, running on AWS.

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on technical leadership: guide teams, shape solutions, and stay actively involved in coding.
  • Deliver ambitious projects at pace by combining leadership influence with hands-on development.
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and technical direction for the product roadmap.
  • Mentor team members and promote best practices in code quality, testing, and secure coding.

Qualifications

  • Proven hands-on experience in technical leadership, guiding teams and shaping solutions while staying actively involved in coding.
  • Full-stack software engineering expertise, building and maintaining large-scale software products from concept to production.
  • Must have experience in our DXP tech stack - Typescript, React, Node, AWS.
  • Strong understanding of testing principles and demonstrated experience in implementing testing strategies to improve software quality and robustness.
  • Experience with Agile or other iterative development methodologies (Scrum preferred, Kanban in some teams).
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices, particularly OWASP standards.
  • Nice to have
  • Understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS) and/or Digital Experience Platforms (DXP).
  • Interest in AI solutions, Search or Vector databases.

About the role and work environment

  • Hybrid work arrangement; location options include Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
  • 6 month contract with potential for rate discussions or fixed-term options.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support productivity, efficiency, and collaboration.
  • About Squiz

Squiz helps complex, service-led organisations harness the power of digital, improving the services they offer online.

Founded in 1998, Squiz evolved from a web content management system into a full Digital Experience Platform (DXP).

The Squiz DXP brings together content, search, data, and applications, enabling customers to collaborate with digital experts to design adaptable solutions.

Headquarters in Australia with global teams and offices in New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Poland.

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Tech Lead/Principal Engineer in Melbourne employer: Squiz

At Squiz, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll have access to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity for professional growth while working in a dynamic environment that values creativity and teamwork. Located in a vibrant tech hub, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, making Squiz an exceptional place to advance your career in AI-powered solutions.

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Contact Details:

Squiz Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Tech Lead/Principal Engineer in Melbourne

Technical Leadership
TypeScript
React
Node
AWS
Full-stack Software Engineering
Architecture Decision Making