Lead Software Engineer - CIAM

at  Origin Energy

• Lead innovation on Origin’s cutting-edge digital platforms and enhance CX
• Drive impactful solutions while leading a high-performing development team.
• Melbourne based

DELIVERING GOOD ENERGY STARTS FROM WITHIN

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will drive the design and delivery of innovative solutions across Origin Retail’s digital platforms, including MyAccount, Mobile App, Metering, and Customer Identity.
Leading a team of developers, you’ll enhance customer experience and operational efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders to align technology with business goals.
This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for advancing digital capabilities in a fast-paced, impactful environment.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute the vision and roadmap for Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM), ensuring alignment with business goals, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Stay ahead of emerging CIAM trends and technologies, hosting workshops and promoting best practices to drive organizational innovation.
• Lead strategic decisions to prioritize initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and customer impact while balancing immediate goals with long-term vision.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing technical team, fostering innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to align CIAM strategies with organizational objectives, translating complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.
• Establish and enforce best practices for secure, scalable CIAM systems, ensuring quality through test automation and robust design.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, industry groups, and vendors to drive seamless customer identity experiences and remain competitive in the field.