Lead Engineer
Company:
Location:Australia
Languages:English
Seniority level:Lead
Skills:
AWSBackend DevelopmentDockerGraphQLLeadershipNode.jsProject ManagementAgileDesign PatternsFrontend DevelopmentReact.jsSoftware ArchitectureTypeScriptCross-functional Team LeadershipNest.jsCI/CDRESTful APIsCommunication SkillsMentoringSoftware Engineering
Requirements:
Strong software engineering background with experience leading product development teams Hands-on expertise in modern web technologies — JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React Hands-on expertise in AWS A solid understanding of scalable architecture A solid understanding of clean coding principles Great communication skills and an ability to engage well with technical and non-technical stakeholders A willingness to lead by example — this is a hands-on role A growth mindset and drive to build, improve, and deliver
Responsibilities:
Lead your squad’s technical direction and architecture Collaborate with other engineering leads and the Principal Engineer to influence broader technical decisions Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing systems Mentor engineers and help them grow through pairing, code reviews, and guidance Collaborate with product and business to deliver meaningful outcomes Champion clean code, strong testing practices, and technical excellence Help shape Montu’s engineering culture beyond your immediate team
