The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to lead a team of 9 in building and scaling an automated patching factory to keep 250+ microservice APIs secure, up to date and vulnerability free.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining Java, Spring Boot, API engineering, AI and automation to improve software quality and security at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 9 engineers to build and scale the automated patching factory.
• Lead the pilot and scale the solution across 250+ APIs.
• Develop reusable regression testing and automated quality frameworks.
• Automate Spring Boot patching and vulnerability remediation using Renovate.
• Complete the remaining Spring Boot 3 to Spring Boot 4 migrations.
• Drive AI-first engineering practices across the Integration Centre of Excellence.
• Establish engineering standards across development, testing, security and CI/CD.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across APIs, AI and automation.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, SRE and support teams.
• Support critical incidents, releases and Level 3 technical issues.
• Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Transition the patching factory to Level 3 support upon completion.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive software engineering experience, particularly in integration.
• Deep hands-on Java and Spring Boot experience.
• Experience leading Java-based microservices in complex environments.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and cloud-based microservices.
• Knowledge of event streaming and high-throughput, low-latency integration.
• Practical experience using AI coding assistants across the SDLC.
• Ability to create effective AI prompts, workflows and engineering guidance.
• Experience establishing technology and engineering standards.
• Strong knowledge of testing, CI/CD, DevOps, observability and production support.
• Experience across system integration and Agile delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working across onshore and offshore teams.

Ready to lead engineering innovation at scale? Apply now or contact Sophia Marek ••••@techforcerecruitment.com.au for more information.

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