Backend Technical Lead (AWS & Golang)

Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Job summary

Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd is seeking a Technical Lead to steer the backend team responsible for the core streaming platform and APIs powering 9Now and Stan. You will write high-performance Go, design cloud-native systems, and drive robust CI/CD practices.

You will mentor engineers, lead agile initiatives, and champion AI-driven automation to enhance observability and reliability while collaborating with product managers to align technical roadmaps with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field (preferred).
• Strong experience delivering backend systems in Go.
• Hands-on in cloud environments (AWS) and distributed architectures.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in Agile settings.
• Focus on security and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend team building core streaming platform and APIs.
• Write, review, and optimize high-performance Go code.
• Own cloud-based distributed systems lifecycle and APIs.
• Drive CI/CD, automated testing, phased rollouts.
• Mentor engineers and foster team growth and wellbeing.
• Champion AI and automation for monitoring and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to align roadmaps.
• Lead root-cause analysis to resolve production issues.

Skills

Golang

Distributed systems

Cloud architecture

DevOps mindset

Security awareness

AI in backend

Agile leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Monitoring

Job description

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. We are home to premium, trusted news, sport and entertainment. Nine's assets span free-to-air television, free and paid streaming, publishing and digital audio, and digital outdoor and retail media. 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. As our iconic and emerging brands continue to evolve, we offer unique opportunities for you to bring fresh ideas, innovate, and make your mark on the future of Australian media.

Job Description

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‑concurrency 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 Golang 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:

• Deep technical expertise in developing and maintaining applications using Golang.
• Some prior technical lead experience 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.

Nine is Australia’s leading 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, digital and publishing brands.

Learn more Nine’s Employee Exclusives program offers our people a huge calendar of events and behind‑the‑scenes experiences. You can also take advantage of our leading parental leave offering, free Stan and newspaper access and more.

Learn more At Nine, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects and responds to the diversity of our audiences. By supporting our people to express their authentic selves, we create better content, tell more original stories, and contribute to a stronger media landscape for Australia.

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