Technical Team Lead (Java/Python)

Why You’d Like It
Keen to lead a team but don't want to give up the tools? This is a genuine 'player-coach' opportunity where you'll get to build a brand new development squad from the ground up. You’ll split your time between mentoring your team and staying deep in the code , designing the scalable systems that solve complex, real-world problems.
  
The Story
This isn't just a new role; it's a chance to build something new. As part of their growth, the business is establishing a new, high impact squad. They need a technical leader to step in, take ownership, and guide this new team of (eventually) four - five engineers. You'll be instrumental in setting the technical direction and creating a culture of engineering best practice from day one.
  
Your Role

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting your new squad of software engineers.
• Playing a key role in recruiting and onboarding new team members.
• Making significant hands-on contributions to the codebase.
• Leading the design and build of scalable, secure, and event-driven systems.
• Driving technical decision-making and architectural discussions.
• Developing back-end solutions using Java and/or Python.
• Working extensively with modern AWS services (e.g., Lambda, Kinesis, EventBridge).
• Managing and provisioning infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Collaborating closely with data scientists, researchers, and product managers.
• Owning and enhancing your squad's CI/CD pipelines, testing, and monitoring.

Your Fit

• Proven experience as a Lead Software Engineer.
• A genuine passion for mentoring and guiding other developers.
• Strong commercial experience in back-end development, particularly with Java or Python.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture and extensive experience with AWS services.
• Experience designing and building complex, scalable, event-driven systems.
• A highly collaborative mindset, natural curiosity, and excellent communication skills.
• Comfort working with ambiguity and solving messy, complex problems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (like Terraform).

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you are not a NZ Citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.

Does this sound like it could be the next role for you? Get in touch with Henry for a confidential discussion email [email protected] or call on 0274991187