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Technical Lead

30/05/2025
01/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Sydney
IT
 

Who we are…

Founded in 2002, ELMO Software has established itself as a leading provider of innovative HR technology solutions, proudly serving over 2,000 mid-sized organizations and more than one million end users across Australia, New Zealand and UK. Our comprehensive suite of ISO-certified solutions covers the entire employee lifecycle, empowering HR professionals to effectively manage their workforce and contribute to strategic decision-making.

At ELMO, our purpose is to unleash the impact of HR. Designed with flexibility and scalability in mind, ELMO's one-stop HR Information System (HRIS) adapts to your unique needs and workflows, ensuring seamless integration into your existing processes. Leveraging powerful technology, automation, and data analytics, ELMO Software equips organizations with the tools they need to drive efficiency and enhance employee engagement.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming HR practices through cutting-edge technology!

 

Life & Culture...

At ELMO, you’ll join an extraordinary team dedicated to making a significant impact. We cultivate an authentic, collaborative, and vibrant work environment where creativity thrives.

As an ELMOnian, you become part of an exceptional community that encourages personal and professional growth. Here, you’ll be supported through challenges, inspired to push your boundaries, and celebrated for your contributions.

Join us to not only advance your career but also to enjoy a fulfilling and enjoyable workplace experience!

 

Some of our benefits include:

  • Hybrid work set up
  • Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
  • Birthday leave, YOU day each year, as well as connecting people leave (up to 2 weeks working from anywhere)
  • Inhouse Learning and Development initiatives
  • ELMO Social and Diversity clubs
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Mental Health/EAP programs
  • Flare Benefits (great discounts, novated leasing, salary sacrifice)

 

Our values:

  • Obsess over customers - Everything we do is designed to positively impact our customers
  • Help others thrive - Be they colleagues, communities or customers, we champion ways to help others thrive
  • Seek out different - We constantly look to innovate, challenge the status quo and defy barriers
  • Be fearlessly optimistic - We bring unwavering positivity to any challenge as we know it will drive meaningful change

Please note: Our internal Talent Acquisition team has got this covered, we’re not open to using an agency for this role.

Job Description

About the opportunity...

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in our engineering team? Do you have a passion for solving complex technical problems and driving innovation? We are seeking a skilled Technical Lead to join our dynamic team and lead the charge in technical excellence.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Technical Lead plays a dual role, combining individual technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities. As a technical expert, you will guide and mentor team members, solve intricate technical challenges, and contribute to the development of high-quality, scalable software products. Additionally, you will lead the team in aligning technical solutions with business objectives and reducing technical debt.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and actively maintain the technical debt backlog.
  • Complete High-level estimates and conduct spikes to de-risk these estimates.
  • Determine and document technical/architectural solutions.
  • Developing the technical vision and roadmap to align with business objectives and broader ELMO Architecture.
  • Assess new technologies and see-through adoption.
  • Incident response and mitigation.
  • Ensure quality and security practices meet outcomes (test coverage, reviews, production monitoring, OWASP and cybersecurity etc.).
  • Technical alignment (ensure consistency and speed in technical solutions, processes and operation) e.g. Branching Strategies, Pipeline Management, Technical practices, Conventions.
  • Individual engineers are recruited, onboarded, upskilled and continuously technically mentored.
  • Ensure compliance with ELMO’s information security privacy policies and procedures.

Desired Skills and Experience

What we would like to see you bring to the team...

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or any related field
  • Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in modern web technologies (Node.js, React, Python, or similar)
  • Technology Adaptability: Solid foundation in core software engineering principles with demonstrated ability to quickly learn and work effectively across different programming languages and frameworks, including legacy technologies like PHP
  • Architecture: Proven experience with microservices architecture, API design, and system integration patterns
  • Infrastructure: Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code
  • Database: Expertise with relational databases and data modeling
  • Security: Understanding of authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, JWT), API security, and OWASP practices.
  • Team Leadership: 3+ years leading engineering teams with demonstrated success in team building and performance management
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Agile Methodology: 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum practices
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability: Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments

 

ELMO Software Limited is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team. Key to this role is an awareness of data privacy and security as you will be dealing with sensitive employee data in accordance with ELMO’s ISO27001:2022 Certified security policies and practices.

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