Engineering Team Lead

As a Software Engineering Lead, you will guide a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business objectives. Your role involves managing and mentoring team members, defining architectural frameworks, and ensuring project deliverables meet the highest standards of excellence. 

Key responsibilities in this role include:

• Contribute to and lead a team of software engineers in designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality software solutions.
• Modify our existing software to correct errors, add functionality, or improve performance.
• Participate in the definition of technical architecture, system design, and implementation strategies for our products.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product management to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and align engineering efforts with business goals.
• Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Drive innovation and efficiency by adopting emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring smooth project execution and delivery.

• Proven track record of successful SaaS development projects, from inception to deployment

• Practical understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices

• Extensive proficiency in Java with strong, hands-on experience using Spring Boot.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Experience with cloud technologies and scalable systems

• Solid understanding of clean, scalable and testable architecture principles and design patterns.

• Strong expertise in Relational Databases (with an emphasis on MySQL), along with proficiency in ORM tools - preferably Hibernate.

• Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent professional
  experience)

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering including 1-2 years of leadership experience

• Experience with front-end development using React

• Experience with wine production software, the wine industry, or ERP/accounting software systems

• Background in architectural design and system integration

We are a remote-first organisation and are open to applicants for both hybrid and fully remote roles.  Our AU corporate office is located in Melbourne, AU. 

Our values shape the way we work together and serve our customers.  They provide insight into our goals of disrupting the industry, figuring out better solutions, and doing so as part of a fast-paced, cohesive, fun-loving, and supportive team. 

• Do the Right Thing 
• Win Together
• Iterate & Learn
• Own It
• Be You

At Encompass, we aim for all of our employees to feel engaged, valued, and free to be who they are at work. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to growing and empowering a diverse and inclusive community and believe that a team that works together with diverse lived experiences will strengthen our organization.  

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.