Lead Engineer (Digital & AI)

As a Lead Full Stack Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, implementing& driving the development of high-quality, scalable, and secure digital solutions. You will lead a small team of engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to drive, shape and implement innovative solutions that meet business requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive the development of secure, scalable digital solutions on AWS, aligned with platform standards.

Provide hands-on guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring code quality and best practice adherence.

Collaborate with the Product Lead to design solutions for business use cases using established patterns.

Act as the liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment on goals.

Manage backlog, Agile ceremonies, and sprint planning to ensure timely and effective delivery.

Obtain a deep understanding of the core platform, then mentor team members and act as the Platform SME to promote consistent and effective use.

Primary Skills

Deep experience with core AWS services including Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Secrets Manager, and AWS CDK.

Strong backend skills in TypeScript (Node.js), Python; familiarity with frontend frameworks like React or Angular.

Proficient with orchestration tools (Orkes and Step Functionsdesirable) and integration patterns; strong understanding of API security (OAuth2).

Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, and infrastructure automation.

Proven track record in leading teams, Agile delivery, and designing scalable, reliable solutions with technical documentation.

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.

Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and experience with CI / CD pipelines.

Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

Proven ability to collaborate and effectively lead an engineering team.

Desired Skills

Familiarity with SAP or other ERP platforms and integration approaches.

Experience with Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms.

Ability to contribute to platform strategy, solution design, and drive delivery in Agile environments.

Familiarity or previous exposure with AI / ML workflows.

Life at Versent

We're a diverse team of motivated humans who think outside the box and strive to deliver what others might consider impossible. At Versent we truly care about our people and put real focus on cultivating a culture of learning, collaboration and growth. We provide our teams with the space, trust, and support, to deliver the best work of their careers. To enable this, we have a culture that places a high value on continual feedback, excellence, and invention anchored in customer success.

We also offer our team :

Flexibility : We give you the freedom to excel, providing as much autonomy and flexibility around when you work so you can manage your time in a way that best suits you to get the job done.

Learning : We are passionate about continuous improvement and care about you investing in and developing your craft. Our Craft 180 Program is a holistic strategy for ongoing, meaningful skill and capability development with an ultimate goal to create an environment where people can learn and contribute in different ways to develop, practice and become masters of their craft.

Access to Benefits : If you love to be rewarded, you’ll be excited by the scale of offers when you come on board with us. From access to the Telstra My Rewards Platform, to a paid device + plan and salary packaging, there is something for everyone.

Health & Wellbeing Programmes : We focus on you as a whole person, with wellbeing initiatives that are to support you mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.

Connection : Regular social activities across your team and the organisation.

Recognition : We offer several reward & recognition programmes to acknowledge the amazing work that you do!

Career opportunity : We provide the opportunity to work on diverse projects and initiatives that enable you to create a brilliant career.

At Versent, we don't adhere to a one-size-fits-all hiring strategy. We understand that you might not fulfill all the criteria for this position. Our celebration of diverse perspectives isn't just a value, it's a way to gain an edge. If you believe this opportunity is where you can thrive, don't be shy and apply!

If you require any accommodations throughout the interview process, please get in touch with us by emailing .