Backend Technical Lead

Nine; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Nine Careers access

Job summary

Nine is seeking a Technical Lead to head the backend team for the core streaming platform powering 9Now and Stan. This hands-on role requires building resilient, high-performance distributed systems while fostering growth within a high-performing engineering team.

You will lead Go-focused development, own cloud-based systems, champion AI and automation, and align technical roadmaps with business goals through close collaboration with Product Managers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in a technical environment.
• Proficient in Go development and building backend services.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and distributed microservices.
• DevOps mindset with IaC and monitoring experience.
• Security-focused with auditing and best practices.
• Ability to drive AI and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend team building core streaming platform APIs.
• Write, review, and deploy high-performance Go code.
• Own full lifecycle of cloud-based distributed systems.
• Mentor engineers and manage performance.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to align roadmaps.
• Improve CI/CD and release processes.
• Lead root-cause analysis for production issues.

Skills

Go

Team leadership

Cloud AWS

Distributed systems

CI/CD

AI/automation

Security best practices

Agile leadership

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Prometheus Grafana

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

As Technical Lead you will lead the backend team responsible for the core streaming platform and APIs that power 9Now and Stan. This is a hands-on role for a technical expert passionate about building resilient, high-performance distributed systems while fostering the professional growth of a high-performing engineering team.

Company Description

Nine is Australia's largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you'll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country's most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We're evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

As Technical Lead you will lead the backend team responsible for the core streaming platform and APIs that power 9Now and Stan. This is a hands-on role for a technical expert passionate about building resilient, high-performance distributed systems while fostering the professional growth of a high-performing engineering team.

Day to day you will

• Lead by example by writing, reviewing, and deploying high-performance Go code.
• Design and own the full lifecycle of cloud-based distributed systems and APIs.
• Drive operational excellence through CI/CD, automated testing, and staged rollouts.
• Line manage and mentor engineers to support their career growth and wellbeing.
• Champion AI and automation to enhance system monitoring and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to align technical roadmaps with business goals.
• Resolve complex production issues by leading root-cause analysis and resolution.

What you'll bring

• Prior experience leading engineering teams.
• Deep technical expertise in developing and maintaining applications using Go.
• Advanced cloud knowledge in AWS and distributed systems like microservices.
• A DevOps mindset with proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and monitoring tools.
• Strong security focus regarding application best practices and auditing.
• A forward-thinking approach to leveraging AI for backend and operational efficiency.
• Agile leadership skills to remove roadblocks and empower team autonomy.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription
• More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights:

Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.