Lead Engineer

The Lead Engineer is responsible for the design and delivery of Claims applications and supporting tools providing handson technical leadership across the development team. Working closely with Technology peers and business stakeholders this role translates business requirements into scalable highquality solutions while promoting strong engineering standards collaboration and continuous improvement.

The role requires rapid acquisition of deep knowledge across Claims systems agile delivery practices and the insurance domain. The Lead Engineer operates autonomously takes ownership of complex technical challenges and brings experience or a strong appetite to build capability in cloud PaaS environments modern API development and solution architecture. They apply composable architecture principles to deliver modular reusable and futureready solutions influencing architectural decisions and embedding sustainable engineering practices across platforms.

In this role you will:

• Develop a deep understanding of the functionality architecture and integration points of Claims applications and related platforms
• Lead the breakdown of epics and user stories into actionable tasks providing accurate sizing estimates and guiding prioritisation
• Design and deliver reliable scalable software that meets business requirements while proactively managing and reducing technical debt
• Ensure that security performance availability and other non-functional requirements are embedded into solution design and deliver
• Oversee the scripting and execution of automated tests ensuring test coverage and quality standards are maintained
• Champion a culture of high quality continuous improvement and innovation by adhering to and evolving engineering standards sharing knowledge and driving best practices
• Apply composable architecture principles to influence the design of sustainable reusable and simple solutions across Claims Digital and other platforms

Qualifications :

• Degree in IT or related field
• 5 years in software development . Strong C#.NET and Programming skills
• Experience with TDD and agile delivery
• Proven leadership in technical initiatives
• Demonstrable  experience of development of full-stack applications Cloud platforms particularly Azure API development
• Hand-on skills in SQL programming language for Microsoft SQL Server

Desirable

• Background in Financial Services or Insurance
• Familiarity with Jira Confluence and modern front-end frameworks (e.g. Angular React)
• Experience with RESTful services microservices and cloud-based development

Additional Information :

TAL is one of Australias leading life insurers committed to inclusion and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. Were proud to be:  

• An Inclusive Employer Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index  
• Diversity Champions Member of Diversity Council Australia Australian Disability Network Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change  
• Reconciliation Advocates Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. 
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people caregivers individuals living with disabilities people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ community.  
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process Let our team know by getting in touch with us  here to support you. 

Yourealwaysaccountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and valueworking together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History Bankruptcy Entitlement to Work Regulatory and Reference Checks.  

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time