Lead Engineer - 51963PermanentSydneyHow will I help?Your role will be to lead a stream, being responsible for both design and build.You will work with other stream Lead engineers to ensure consistency for similar patterns, devOps processes etc.You will be responsible for leading the engineers and solution designers in your stream, so you will need strong design skills in addition to your coding skills.You will be coding, you will be expected to be the person in the stream that any developer would go to for coding help.You will work with the other lead engineers and the Chief Engineer to build a better engineering practice and look to implement continuous improvement practices in everything you do.As well as this you will also lead the solution designers, and be responsible for the technical design of the stream.This is a multi-year transformation program.We are currently recruiting the development teams that will form the core of any future ramp up/down driven by the sprint back-log.In parallel to delivering a top business outcome for bank, we are looking to build a strong and enduring engineering capability within WIB.Communicating complex ideas and solutions with technical leaders & business stakeholders, the Lead Software Engineer will be well equipped to provide and follow technical engineering advice and recommendations.Key deliverables of this role will include:Producing project & individual technical design documentsMust have strong technical knowledge in the following areas: JavaJavascript/react.js/node.js/next.jsRESTful APIsKubernetesEventing technologies, Kafka/MQdevOps (Terraform/Jenkins)AWS Data technologiesDemonstrating the below soft skills: Continuous Improvement DNAAbility to work within a highly skilled team as a team member.Confidence without the egoKeen to challenge the status quoProactiveA focus on delivering business value above allProviding technical input to the strategic direction of technology investments.Identifying & assisting in mitigating the impact of technology dependencies on solution delivery.Developing & implementing technology solutions in line with best practices and to agreed timeframes.Engaging with Architects, Consultants, Infrastructure and Security Specialists to provide a key link between the technical needs of the business and the solution design.Participating in Westpac Engineering communities, and providing constructive feedback to platform teamsWhat do I need?You will need to have superior people and communication skills, working with other engineering Leads, Solution Designers, architects and Squad Facilitator to drive the outcome.You will be a Lead engineer with a strong understanding of banking.On a day-to-day basis you will collaborate across teams and functions, working with Senior Engineers, Lead Engineers, Scrum Facilitators, Product Owners, Chief Engineers and DevOps Specialists who are collectively driven to provide industry-leading solutions for the bank and its customers.You must be a team player and be passionate about supporting the team and wider function on ad-hoc tasks.Must have a strong background in UI and/or API development.Must have a strong background in Cloud technologies.Must have a very technical background.Good written and verbal communication skills.Prior experience in solution design and working as a solution designer across multiple programs.Background in software development & agile methodologies.Experience in complex solution designs and hands-on experience within implementation phases.Experience in designing and/or implementing credit decisioning application integration design patterns.Extensive experience in solution designs focused on application integration on complex infrastructures ideally in financial services and banking environments.Min 5 years' experience in a similar role.How do I apply?Start here.Just click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button.At Westpac, we're all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone—our customers, employees, and the wider community.If you're interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application.We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, veterans and reservists, and Indigenous Australians to apply.If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email .#J-18808-Ljbffr