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Senior Software Engineer Team Lead

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Join our Client's team as a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead on a 6-month maternity cover contract with the potential for a permanent position. Lead a team of 11 software engineers, work hands-on with C#, .NET, Blazor, and more, driving innovation in digital insurance solutions.

Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Software Engineer Team Lead to join their team. Reporting directly to the CIO, you'll co-lead a talented group of engineers, guiding them in the development of cutting-edge digital solutions for the organisation's insurance products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with a variety of technologies and play a pivotal role in the company's digital transformation journey.

As a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead, you'll be instrumental in leading a team of 11 software engineers. You'll collaborate closely with another lead, sharing the leadership responsibilities for a team that has expanded to 22 engineers. Your technical expertise and leadership will be critical as you guide the team in developing a digital portal for the organisation's insurance risk screens and APIs for broker connections.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of 11 software engineers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and other leads.
  • Stay hands-on with coding and technical problem-solving.
  • Facilitate upskilling and training initiatives.
  • Oversee API product development and digital portal projects.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices.

Job Requirements:

  • Expertise in C#, .NET, Blazor, SQL Server, and Azure.
  • Experience with both cloud and on-premises solutions.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to work across multiple squads and adapt to dynamic environments.
  • Strong technical acumen and hands-on coding ability.

Our client is a leading insurance organisation constantly exploring new ways to enhance their operations and deliver exceptional value to their clients. Their commitment to innovation drives their approach to developing cutting-edge digital solutions for insurance risk screens and broker connections. Our client embraces a hybrid work model, with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays, fostering a dynamic and flexible work environment.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Romane Duvivier on +64 9 374 7349.

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Testing / Software development

Industry: IT

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Auckland

Job Reference: 2051040/001

Date posted: 26 March 2025

Consultant: Romane Duvivier