Lead Software Engineer

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance energy and loans. Together we provide a seamless customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What Youll Be Doing

• Software Development & Technical Leadership: Design build and deliver secure scalable high-quality systems; set best practices; review code; drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Technical Strategy & Innovation: Guide technology choices architecture and design patterns; lead Agile delivery; promote DevSecOps CI/CD automation and modern practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Partner with developers product and business teams; clearly communicate technical concepts; enable alignment and collaborative decisions.
• Continuous Learning & Mentorship: Stay current with emerging technologies; mentor engineers; foster knowledge sharing capability uplift and professional development.

Whats In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect were all about helping people make smart choices and joining us might just be offer an environment where your ideas are heard your contributions are valued and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA and youll be joining a supportive forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

Were guided by three shared values that shape how we work how we treat each other and how we show up for our customers - Drive Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ME leave and Volunteer Day leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

• 10 years of professional software development experience in full-stack environments.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript (React) and/or Java or C# and .
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud technologies serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Proficient in modern CI/CD practices observability and end-to-end software development.
• Experience communicating complex ideas and concepts with peers and stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated industries and hybrid delivery models is desirable.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance development efficiency automation and solution design.

At Compare the Market and iSelect were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

Compare the Market and iSelect are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws used only for recruitment purposes and not shared with third parties outside the Auto and General Holdings Group without your consent.