Lead Software Engineer

As the Lead Software Engineer you will be the subject matter expert on all aspects of the Bigdatr business in relation to all technical solutions. On a day to day basis you will work with fellow engineers to best align technical solutions with product objectives and product vision, fostering a culture of excellence across all engineering related functions and mentoring other engineers as required. Strategically, you will work with the Head of Engineering to align technical solutions and assist in the prioritisation and execution of objectives in consideration of the broader strategic business goals.

About Us

Our mission is to help marketing professionals advertise with confidence by understanding the marketplace first.

Bigdatr is a Data and Technology company that specialises in cloud based marketing and advertising solutions. Founded in Melbourne, Australia and with an internationally based team, we're a performance-focused organisation that comes together to solve difficult problems and collectively have ambitious goals. We have created a diverse and inclusive environment, with people who will respect, challenge, support and mentor you to do your best work. We encourage innovation, value our people and want them to enjoy and take pride in their work - we’re a fresh-perspective company who love what we do and are constantly striving to be better.

Role Objectives

This role requires an ability to:

• Foster a culture of excellence and trust across the engineering functions.
• Mentor fellow developers to align with our working principles and guidelines as required.
• Conduct R&D on upcoming objectives to ensure solutions are well considered and the ideal path to completion is well defined, enabling the product team to efficiently execute pitches.
• Be a natural collaborator, with an ability to break down complex problems with teams to synthesize and translate ideas into actionable requirements and solution designs.
• Bring different stakeholders together to facilitate alignment and build consensus. Drive and facilitate sensible decision-making through informed discourse and effective balancing of trade-offs and risks.
• Take ownership and be comfortable having challenging conversations, but do this with authenticity and inclusivity.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, and coordination of tasks to ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to ensure the smooth functioning of software systems.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in the role you'll ideally have:

Must-Haves:

• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript expertise, including modern JavaScript features and strong typing practices.
• Full-stack development experience, including backend services, API integration, and database interactions.
• Expertise in OpenSearch/Elasticsearch for managing search and indexing.
• Data modelling skills to create and maintain complex data models with proper relationships.
• API design experience, ensuring scalability, proper typing, and validation.
• Schema design expertise.
• CI/CD and DevOps understanding, including deployment processes and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, with experience deploying applications using AWS CDK.
• Experience with MicroServices architecture and service-oriented design.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and best practices for maintainable code.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Strong GraphQL knowledge, including designing queries and schema definitions.
• Experience with React and frontend development, including custom components, hooks, and state management.
• UI/UX implementation skills to convert designs into functional and well-styled components.
• State management experience for handling complex UI interfaces.
• Performance optimisation skills, including data fetching and rendering efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of modern web standards and development practices.
• Experience integrating and presenting AI-generated data within applications.
• Understanding of internationalisation and country-specific feature flagging.