Lead Software Engineer at Nib Health Funds
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Team Leadership, Software Architecture, Node.js, Ruby, C#, Java, React, Angular, Ruby on Rails, MVC, CI/CD, AWS, Relational Databases, NoSQL, Agile, Micro-services

Industry

Insurance

Description
Let’s talk about this role This team supports the nib Thrive brand — a plan management business that helps individuals navigate the NDIS. As the Lead Software Engineer, you are responsible for leading a team of software developers with a dedicated focus on a single project or set of related software products. You are responsible for the analysis, design, development, delivery and support of software applications to meet a range of business needs. Let’s talk about you You bring demonstrated experience leading and managing a team of software developers, creating an environment that supports high performance and continuous improvement. You’re confident mentoring and coaching less experienced developers, helping to build capability while fostering collaboration and accountability across the team. You have proven experience leading the end-to-end delivery of software initiatives, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and to a high standard. You’re comfortable driving progress, aligning stakeholders, and maintaining momentum across complex projects. You’ll bring: Commercial experience building solutions in modern languages (Node.js, Ruby, C#, Java) Experience with JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular) Strong web framework experience (e.g. Rails, MVC) Solid architectural thinking and software engineering principles Advocate for best practices (automated testing, CI/CD) Strong commercial acumen with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly AWS Experience with ORMs, relational and NoSQL databases Strong grounding in Agile delivery practices Degree qualification in relevant IT discipline (preferred) Experience in micro-services architecture (desired) Experience writing native JavaScript (desired) Exposure to development of mobile applications (desired) We know some people only apply when they meet every requirement. We’re always on the lookout for curious individuals who will add to the culture – so if this role resonates with you and you have relevant experience; we’d love to hear from you! Let’s talk about who we are nib is a leader in private health insurance, disability support and health services, reshaping the industry through bold innovation, strategic disruption and trusted partnerships. We deliver great value health insurance and support services to protect, connect and empower you to access healthcare when and where you need. We have a mission and vision of people enjoying better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, helping members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions and generally live healthier lives. Let’s talk about diversity, equity and inclusion We embrace a flexible working environment and welcome candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, veterans, LGBTQIA+ as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for open roles. nib Group is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, or would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please contact us at nibemployment @nib.com.au. Let’s talk about working at nib Our hybrid working model offers flexibility to work from home or our purpose-built office Hubs, designed for focus, connection, and collaboration. We’re committed to coming together with purpose. Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include: New starter benefit to help set up a functional home workspace 50% discount on employee health insurance + 35% off travel insurance The opportunity to give back to the community through paid leave for volunteering through nib foundation Access to our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts Access to employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees The fine print All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. Next steps: If successful, you will receive an email from Sapia.ai inviting you to complete an online, chat‑based assessment. Who we are nib Group is a trusted international health partner, empowering our members to make better decisions and improve health outcomes through greater accessibility to affordable health services and information. nib Group provides health and medical insurance to over 1.6 million Australian and New Zealand residents. We also provide health insurance to more than 190,000 international students and workers in Australia. In addition, we are Australia's third largest travel insurer and global distributor of travel insurance through our business nib Travel, providing financial protection and assurance to travellers wherever they are in the world Our Purpose Our purpose is your better health. We are a trusted partner in helping our members and travellers make more informed healthcare decisions, transact with healthcare systems and generally live healthier lives.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of software developers in the analysis, design, development, and delivery of software applications for the nib Thrive brand. Responsible for mentoring developers and ensuring end-to-end delivery of software initiatives to meet business needs.
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