Software Engineering Team LeadLocation: Adelaide, AustraliaEmployment Type: Full-TimeCatamac is a leader in supplying premium filtration products and service kits for the mining, quarry, infrastructure/civil, and oil/gas sectors. Our mission is to simplify operational challenges through relentless innovation in our systems and processes. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Technical Lead to drive engineering excellence and shape our development practices while having opportunities to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.At Catamac, we believe in the power of leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiencies and provide tangible value to our business and customers. Our software development team is small but highly skilled, working on modern .NET applications that integrate deeply with our business processes. We value practical problem-solving, autonomy, and collaboration, ensuring that our technology stack remains scalable and high-performing.ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a hands-on leadership position combining technical direction with team management responsibilities. You’ll lead a small team of developers while being actively involved in technical architecture, code quality, and engineering practices. The role requires both strong technical expertise and people management skills, collaborating with stakeholders on product vision and technology strategy while ensuring your team’s growth and success.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESManage and mentor a small team of developers, including performance management, career development, and team cultureLead sprint planning, workload allocation, and delivery tracking while maintaining high code quality standardsMake key architecture and design decisions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance of our solutionsActively contribute to coding and technical implementation while reviewing team members’ codeDrive the adoption of modern development practices, including DevOps and CI/CD pipelinesCollaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure alignment with business needsGuide technical decision-making and help shape our technology roadmapOptimize database systems and ensure high availability of our applicationsFoster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the teamIDEAL SELECTION CRITERIAStrong technical background with 5+ years of software engineering experienceExperience leading or managing small development teamsProven track record of technical leadership in lead developer rolesDeep expertise in .C# or similar object-oriented programming languagesExperience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesUnderstanding of modern frontend technologies (Vue.js experience is a plus)Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical solutionsExcellent people management and communication skillsAbility to balance technical and management responsibilities effectivelyBENEFITS OF WORKING WITH CATAMACCompetitive salary and benefits in a stable, family-owned businessProfit-sharing based on company EBITDA performanceClear path for career progression into engineering management based on interest and performanceOpportunity to shape technical direction and make significant impactProfessional development support and leadership training opportunitiesAutonomy in technical decision-making and implementation approachesHOW TO APPLYIf you’re passionate about technical leadership and interested in growing your career to include management responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your technical leadership experience and your aspirations for growth.
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