Tech Lead – Kontent.ai, Azure, Dynamics 365

Austrade is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to lead the development of its digital services for Australian exporters.  

The program delivers and enhances services using cloud platforms such as headless content management Kontent.ai, Azure, Dynamics 365 and bespoke web apps.  

The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team, using agile practices, to deliver client-centred solutions. They will collaborate with developers, architects, designers, analysts and product managers to deliver high quality digital services for Australian businesses.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Tech Lead will be responsible for: 

• Leading software development of the following:  
  -Bespoke ASP.NET Core web app (Web API, Entity Framework Core).  
  -Solutions based on ReactJS using TypeScript and JavaScript 
  -Programmatically interacting with a headless CMS. 
• Providing technical guidance to the development and testing team 
• Managing and maintain the CI/CD build and release pipelines in Azure DevOps/Git 
• Organising and coordinating application deployments 
• Perform system analysis, investigation technical problems and working with relevant team members to troubleshoot and resolve defects.  
• Working closely with the product manager, user experience experts, architects and other developers to design and deliver high quality, extensible and maintainable digital experiences.   
• Contributing to technical design and decisions  
• Contributing to capability uplift in technical skill-sets and process improvements. 

Technical skills

Leading software development of the following: Bespoke ASP.NET Core web app (Web API, Entity Framework Core). Solutions based on ReactJS using TypeScript and JavaScript Programmatically interacting with a headless CMS. Providing technical guidance to the development and testing team Managing and maintain the CI/CD build and release pipelines in Azure DevOps/Git

Essential criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in an ICT related field or applicable industry certifications.

2. Experience leading a team of developers and building software using modern Microsoft products and cloud platforms, specifically: Microsoft .NET Core specialising in ASP.NET Core ReactJS using TypeScript and JavaScript Azure DevOps with Git Building and consuming Web APIs Entity Framework Core with Microsoft SQL Server

3. Experience developing web experiences with headless CMS platforms

4. Experience providing technical direction in a collaborative, agile environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and with non-technical stakeholders

5. Experience managing build and release pipelines using modern CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps).

6. Strong technical design and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions.

Working arrangements – Hybrid working conditions available 3 days in the office