Technical Lead Development - Brisbane, Australia

Technical Lead Development - Brisbane, Australia

Rio Tinto is building a world-class software engineering capability.

Within our company wide Information Systems & Technology function, we are building an internal software development and delivery team focusing on high value and strategic products for the digital transformation of Rio Tinto.

We are building this capability and capacity with the support of a strategic partnership with Endava, one of the world’s leading software engineering companies. We are recruiting for junior, experienced and leadership roles to establish this capability for scaling as we shift our technology landscape to products and platforms. We are building a culture that is value driven, diverse and inclusive, innovative and fun with challenging problems and opportunities to solve.  

About the role

The Technical Lead Development is an individual contributor that plays a crucial role in providing advice, assistance, and guidance in areas associated with the Development Strategy for our product portfolio. This position requires a deep and broad understanding of software development methodologies, tools and best practices.

We are seeking a Technical Lead Development who will work with a number of our full-stack development teams on a consultancy basis to help ensure that the backend code (C#, .NET framework) is developed in the most effective way. This will require a highly motivated individual who can produce the best practices for the capability, provide training and support for the wider development team, as well as taking on some of the more complicated work across our Product Portfolio.

You will need to be a team player that is excited to become part of our multicultural team in an inclusive environment. We need someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to educate others on the best practices for C# .NET framework to ensure that our Products are as effective and efficient as possible.

We are looking for an individual who is willing to build professional relationships with key stakeholders within the company, with the ability to understand complex problems and focus on the best solutions according to the business needs. You will be exposed to a variety of challenges, from technical solutions and design to improving service delivery from an end-to-end perspective.

Responsibilities

The Tech Lead Development Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to automation testing and recommend their adoption as appropriate.

Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and training workshops for agile team members to enhance their understanding of backend development concepts and best practices.

Collaborate with external vendors or consultants when necessary, ensuring effective coordination and management of outsourced development activities.

Assist in the resolution of complex technical issues related to development, troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions. Continuously monitor and assess the effectiveness of development efforts within the agile teams, identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement, and propose corrective actions.

Takes technical responsibility for all stages in the software development process.

Participates in architectural, design and product/process discussions.

Proposes and contributes with newer and better technical strategies.

Coaches’ colleagues in developing target skills and capabilities in line with team and personal goals.

Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks that can improve development processes and enhance the quality of the product.

Conduct code reviews and audit. Monitor and analyse code metrics to identify the areas of improvement and optimisation.

About you

Essential

Bachelor’s degree level or holds a relevant professional qualification, I.e. Bachelor of IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering etc.

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience working with backend technologies (preferred C#, .NET framework).

Knowledge of principles and patterns (SOLID, dependency injection) and quality standards.

Knowledge of the IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc.) and the IT applications and service processes used within the organization.

Agile processes knowledge and experience, including estimation and planning.

An excellent coach and team leader, a fast learner with a growth mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.

Strong cross-functional skills with strong attention to detail, excellent time management and very proactive.

Desirable

Experience with C# (.NET Framework/CORE development and test-driven development)

Ability to communicate and articulate while presenting to key stakeholders and groups of people.

Working knowledge of Python

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

An excellent base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.

Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.

Attractive share ownership plan.

Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.

Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.

Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

Domestic relocation if required.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Come and join us in this exciting journey as a member of the leadership team, where you be integral in establishing and executing on our strategy, building our team, implementing best practices and technology to meet our plans for scaling and value delivery.

Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.