Team Lead/Lead Engineer (Applications)

Te Tūranga - The Role

As the Team Leader / Lead Engineer for our Application Development Team, you will lead the development of innovative software applications that operate across various devices, including Android, iOS, and Embedded Linux. This role emphasizes people leadership while ensuring the successful implementation of development strategies and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development of software applications for a range of devices, ensuring they meet user needs and company standards.
• Supporting and aligning with the product development strategy by collaborating closely with architects, hardware leads, and stakeholders.
• Managing the control and implementation of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring high standards and efficiency.
• Prioritizing team development by mentoring local and remote teams, and building a positive, collaborative culture.
• Managing stakeholder and partner relationships, setting expectations, tracking progress, and escalating risks when necessary.
• Leading the negotiation of requirements and scope, developing actionable delivery plans, and empowering your team to execute.
• Ensuring product care throughout its lifecycle, supporting it in the market, and addressing customer feedback and expectations to drive continuous improvement.
• Fostering a culture of quality by supporting the development of tools and processes within the team and collaborating with testing leads to achieve desired outcomes.

In this role, you will be a key driver of team success, ensuring your team is supported and empowered to achieve their goals while maintaining a strong technical foundation.

Ō pūkenga - About You

You'll bring:

• Extensive experience in developing software applications that operate on the internet across various devices (e.g., Android, iOS, Embedded Linux).
• Familiarity with developing and deploying applications in the cloud, focusing on scaling, security, and privacy considerations.
• Experience with DevOps principles and methodologies, demonstrating adaptability in different environments and being open to diverse approaches.
• Strong understanding of architectural concepts and practices, with experience leading their development in a team environment.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and experience in managing it effectively.
• Experience in caring for a product, supporting it in the market, and responding to customer feedback and expectations.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, set clear expectations, and address risks.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, including process enhancements and technical innovation as well as developing yourself.

Ngā painga - What's in it for you?

We are an employer committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our values (Commitment to listen, Courage to Act, and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We invest in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We prioritize your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognize your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For over 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high-performing organization alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with a CV and cover letter.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to request this to be removed.

Applications will close Tuesday 5th November 2024

For more information about the company, our products, and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com.