Application Development Lead

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers; City Of Kwinana; Hybride; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Staff discounts Wesfarmers group

Paid parental leave up to 18 weeks

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) invites applications for an experienced Application Development Lead in Western Australia. The role will guide a developers team, deliver custom applications and digital platforms, and ensure alignment with security, governance and delivery standards.

You will lead design, development and support across integrations and platforms, with strong emphasis on architecture, CI/CD, and stakeholder collaboration to drive business value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a development team to deliver outcomes.
• Hands-on in designing and delivering custom applications, integrations and digital solutions.
• Expert in Microsoft technologies (.NET, Azure, SQL Server).
• Proven experience across all phases of the Secure SDLC (S-SDLC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to deliver practical business solutions.

Responsabilités

• Lead the design, development, implementation and support of custom applications, integrations and digital solutions.
• Provide technical oversight throughout the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC).
• Coordinate and ensure application architectural activities and standards are followed.
• Translate business and technical requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners to deliver key initiatives.
• Ensure applications and digital platforms meet security, governance and operational requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive best practice development standards, code quality and solution reliability across the development function.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Hands-on design

Microsoft stack

Secure SDLC

CI/CD pipelines

Stakeholder engagement

Architecture knowledge

Formation

Tertiary qualification in ICT/CS/Software Engineering

Outils

.NET

Azure

SQL Server

Description du poste

At WesCEF, we're committed to leveraging technology to drive business performance, improve operational outcomes and support strategic growth.

We are seeking an experienced Application Development Lead to provide digital solution delivery across custom applications, integrations and digital platforms. Reporting to Application Development Manager, this role will lead a team of Developers in ensuring technology solutions align with business objectives while maintaining high standards of architecture, security, governance and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation and support of custom applications, integrations and digital solutions.
• Provide technical oversight throughout the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC).
• Coordinate and ensure application architectural activities and standards are followed.
• Translate business and technical requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technology partners to deliver key initiatives.
• Ensure applications and digital platforms meet security, governance and operational requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive best practice development standards, code quality and solution reliability across the development function.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experienced in leading a team of developers to deliver positive outcomes.
• Hands‑on capability in designing and delivering custom applications, integrations and digital solutions.
• Expert in Microsoft technologies such as .NET, Azure, SQL Server.
• Proven experience in leading all phases of the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (S-SDLC).
• Proven knowledge of application architecture, system integration patterns and modern development practices.
• Experience deploying and supporting enterprise applications within CI/CD environments.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to deliver practical business solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

What we offer

At Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth, including:

• Competitive remuneration, including access to the Wesfarmers employee share plan and participation in our annual incentive plan
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work‑from‑home options where applicable
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leasing
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits across the Wesfarmers Group, including staff discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Kleenheat, as well as access to Wesfarmers‑sponsored arts and cultural events
• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across WesCEF and the broader Wesfarmers Group

Why WesCEF

At WesCEF, we are committed to building an engaged, high‑performing and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We value diversity of thinking, skills and experience, knowing this drives innovation and better business outcomes.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to support flexible working arrangements and understand that flexibility looks different for everyone. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to discuss your needs as part of the application process.

WesCEF operates across multiple locations, with our two major hubs based in Kwinana and the Perth CBD.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to drive the future of application development and digital innovation at WesCEF. You'll apply your technical expertise whilst leading a team of developers to deliver modern applications, integrations and digital solutions that create real business value.

Application closes: 27th October 2026, AWST.

This position is applicable to applicants with the valid Australian Work Rights.

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted todemonstrateyour suitability for the role including but not limited to psychometric assessment, police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work check, qualifications, duediligenceand/or reference checks.

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the closing date.