Engineering Technical Lead

at  IAG New Zealand

Make a difference as an Engineering Technical Lead
Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand

ABOUT US

We’re part of the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Together our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping, supporting ambitions and making insurance accessible.
We’re guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses and communities. Collaborating on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth, develop resilience and create meaningful change, and support the leadership development of our Indigenous employees.
As part of IAG, you’ll enjoy a world of opportunity, growth and stability and work in an environment that celebrates all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and cultures. Together we’re passionate about social issues, climate change resilience, big tech and being an inclusive workplace.
We’re ready for you. Apply today.
Learn more about who IAG is here.

YOUR ROLE

As our Engineering Technical Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our technical direction, ensuring we build scalable, high-quality solutions while maintaining best practices. You’ll be hands-on, leading by example, mentoring and guiding a team as we innovate and evolve our digital insurance platform. Some other key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to software development, building new features, fixing bugs and reviewing test scripts.
• Design and develop backend API’s while ensuring technical excellence.
• Verify that solutions meet business requirements, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
• Contribute to solution estimates and test plans, supporting smooth project delivery.

To be successful in the role, you’ll ideally have the following:

• Demonstrated experience in full-stack web application development specifically Next.js.
• Familiarity with market-leading technologies like Salesforce, Earnix, Braintree, and other 3rd-party data sources.
• Experience working with SaaS platforms (advantageous by not essential).
• A natural leader and mentor who enjoys helping developers grow.
• Proficiency in integrating RESTful APIs into web and mobile applications.
• Understanding of monitoring technologies.
• Awareness of AI in technical development and delivery.
• Experience with Agile/Lean project management methodologies.
• Comfort working in cross-disciplined teams (including staff, contractors, vendors, and systems integrators).
• Exposure to regulated industries (e.g., financial services, utilities, government)