Role Overview: Bupa has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Lead Engineer to join our Domestic Retail and Digital domain. Our application architecture is evolving, and we are looking for fresh perspectives to usher in a modern design to enable our rapid growth and focus on our digital platforms.
As the Lead Engineer, you will join our technology team and be responsible for leading the design and development of high-quality digital applications within one of four Realms: Sales, Service, Mobile, and API. You will play a crucial role in transforming several monolithic solutions into a composable and loosely coupled architecture hosted on Docker and Kubernetes services, ensuring optimal performance and rapid speed to market.
In this role, you will lead the definition, oversight, and governance of technical projects from inception through to final production and deployment. You will ensure that the team adheres to best practices, delivering solutions that meet or exceed business and customer expectations. Collaboration is key; you will work closely with other digital teams, architecture, support, and environment teams to develop new and existing features, as well as with application architects, Engineering Managers, and other stakeholders.
We seek an engaging technical leader with exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for empowering data-driven decision-making across government.
Your Contribution: Lead the development and execution of technical projects from inception through to final production and deployment. Lead the design of application solutions for new ideas/initiatives coming into the digital team that you lead for the products the team runs, working with the architecture team and wider business. Conduct system analysis, solution design, and technical design activities with high-quality documentation and realistic work estimates as end-deliverables. Work with the application architects to plan the long-term strategic architecture for the products you lead. Design end-to-end solutions and provide feedback on others' solution designs to ensure they meet operational needs. Lead and direct technical initiatives for the team's products. Manage a team of developers (1-6), conducting performance reviews and providing guidance to direct reports. Work collaboratively with the other IT functions in responding to Business unit requirements that underpin the day-to-day activities of existing applications and associated systems. Participate in identifying process and system improvements for the realm you help to lead. Actively collaborate with and assist other members of the team in successfully completing their activities including some level of mentoring and training and at times leading development activities. Undertake feasibility studies of changes to applications for proposed business projects/enhancements to provide high-level sizing. Ensure that proposed technical design complies with the application architectural principles. Undertake coding activities that comply with the intention of the technical specification, using judgement and communication skills to alter where appropriate. Manage the performance of team members and conduct employee reviews. Undertake manual and automated test activities as per agreed unit test coverage and ensure that artefacts are available to satisfy any audit compliance. Ensure that application deliverables comply with the quality requirements defined by the Quality Assurance area. Qualifications and Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification at degree level. At least 1 year of experience managing a team of direct reports, leading projects or programs from a technical perspective, or demonstrated experience mentoring other developers within squads. At least 5 years of experience building products using several of the following technologies:.NET web apps and API apps Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Containers, NoSQL/SQL Database as a Service, Redis Cache, etc.) Sitecore 10+ Next.js, React, Angular, Vue, or other JavaScript frameworks Mobile technologies, including Xamarin (not Forms), Kotlin, Swift in an enterprise environment Testing frameworks and tools such as Jest, xUnit, Cypress, Swagger, etc. CI/CD systems, particularly Azure DevOps or GitHub/GitHub Actions Application lifecycle/documentation tools like Confluence, Azure DevOps Boards, Jira, etc. Experience developing with the Azure cloud platform. Development experience in multi-tier architectures. Ability to function both as a thought leader and an individual contributor. What's in it for me? As well as a competitive salary, a range of Bupa benefits and flexible working/work from home arrangements, you'll be challenged and encouraged to innovate. You will partner with colleagues who are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. We respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.
Perk highlights: Discount on our health insurance, travel, car, home, contents, and pet insurance products as well as discounts when you attend a Bupa Dental clinic or purchase glasses from a Bupa Optical store. A dedicated internal wellbeing team provides you with a range of services, such as a global resilience program, regular training opportunities on a range of wellbeing topics and access to a variety of wellbeing discounts. An additional well-being day each year to treat yourself. About Bupa Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years. In Australia and New Zealand, Bupa supports more than 5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, rehabilitation, dental, optical, medical, hearing, and medical visa services.
Our people reflect the diversity of our community. At Bupa, your wellbeing, identity, and own story is respected and valued.
Apply now and become an integral part of our innovative and dynamic team!
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