Tech Lead (Engineering – AU)

Hi, we’re PEXA Every time a house is bought, sold or refinanced in Australia your lawyer, conveyancer and lender will most likely use a digital platform to settle your property, this is where we come in. PEXA’s world-first digital settlement platform has revolutionised the way we exchange property in Australia helping over 20,000 people a week safely settle their homes. And this is just the beginning. Our data and insights are helping organisations unlock the intel they need to drive change and possibilities.  Since starting our journey in 2010, we now employ a team of over 1,000 people working across multiple continents. We’re still growing, innovating and looking ahead, but behind our greatest achievements, there is a team of curious creators and big thinkers. That’s why, we’re looking for ambitious people like yourself to join the team. About The Role 🚀 Join an existing agile squad in PEXA's Lodgement team that's delivering additional functionality to the PEXA Exchange platform, enabling electronic conveyancing across Australia! As a Tech Lead, you'll lead and guide your team of engineers through mentoring, pairing and reviewing code, while utilizing your deep technical expertise to influence the design and development of new lodgement features. Working with modern software engineering practices like continuous integration/delivery, test-driven development, and cloud-native architectures, you'll be part of PEXA's proud work culture and highly motivated team. You'll have the exciting opportunity to work on a range of lodgement initiatives and deliver those "wow" moments as the company continues to grow and expand. Role Expectations 🔧 Technical Leadership & Development • Lead the design and implementation of large-scale, cloud-native solutions • Design, develop, and test applications across various languages, frameworks, and tools • Maintain security-first approach in engineering and code reviews • Participate in on-call rotation and support activities 👥 Team & Process Management • Guide and mentor team members for skill development and redundancy • Facilitate agile ceremonies (SCRUM/Kanban) • Review and size tasks appropriately for continuous integration • Help resolve team blockers and obstacles • Support build-and-run application maintenance, including automated testing 🤝 Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with Architecture, Engineering, Product teams, and Executives • Foster open communication and cross-squad alignment • Participate in all SDLC stages including design, pair programming, and documentation • Provide constructive feedback to team members and stakeholders 🚀 Strategic Leadership • Align team work with business outcomes through strategic thinking • Promote innovative solutions and challenge status quo • Ensure compliance with corporate policies • Drive continuous improvement in development practices Essential Skills & Experience 🎯 💻 Technical Mastery • Proven track record in crafting clean, high-quality code across full-stack development • Strong foundation in RESTful API design and implementation • Hands-on experience with API Gateways (preferably Kong) • Proficiency in ReactJS, Java and/or Kotlin • Expert knowledge in designing and troubleshooting complex software projects • Strong command of Object-Oriented Design, data structures, and algorithms 🏗️ Architecture & Engineering Practices • Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices (TDD, pair programming) • Mastery of version control, build processes, and continuous integration • Ability to navigate complex software architecture, understanding trade-offs • Skill in both high-level architecture discussions and detailed implementation 📢 Communication & Leadership • Excellence in communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences • Strong ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms • Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams 🌟 Valued Additional Experience • Integration expertise with third-party APIs • Experience building and operating observable systems at scale • Knowledge of user identity management and SSO • Frontend development skills using Typescript/React • Understanding of distributed storage and databases (SQL, NoSQL) • Experience with: Event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka) Cloud technologies (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) Distributed systems and global-scale architecture Lodgement Services domain Core Qualities 🌟 💡 Communication Excellence • Expert communicator across technical and non-technical topics • Natural relationship builder with all stakeholders • Champions open dialogue and knowledge sharing • Confident in sharing insights while encouraging diverse perspectives 🎯 Innovation Mindset • Customer-obsessed with data-driven approach • Creative problem-solver with "can-do" attitude • Passionate about automation and process improvement • Keeps pulse on latest software development trends 🤝 Team Catalyst • Builds strong cross-functional relationships • Promotes collaborative learning environment • Balances technical excellence with business needs • Drives positive team culture