Backend Technical Lead (Golang)

Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Stan subscription

Nine Careers info

Job summary

Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd in Sydney is hiring a Backend Technical Lead (Golang) to steer the core streaming platform and APIs powering 9Now and Stan. This role blends hands-on coding with team leadership in a high-concurrency environment.

You will design scalable cloud architectures on AWS, drive DevOps practices, and mentor engineers while championing AI-enabled monitoring and proactive reliability. Flexible, hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading backend teams and delivering high-concurrency services.
• Strong Golang development expertise and code review skills.
• Extensive AWS cloud and microservices architecture knowledge.
• DevOps mindset with IaC and monitoring proficiency.
• Security-focused with best practices and auditing experience.
• Experience applying AI to backend operations is a plus.
• Agile leadership to unblock teams and empower autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend engineering on the core streaming platform and APIs.
• Write, review, and deploy high-performance Golang code.
• Own the full lifecycle of cloud-based distributed systems.
• Drive CI/CD, automated tests, and staged rollouts.
• Mentor engineers and support career growth.
• Partner with Product to align roadmaps with business goals.
• Lead root-cause analysis for production issues.

Skills

Golang

AWS

Distributed systems

DevOps

Security

AI/Automation

Agile leadership

Mentoring

Tools

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

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.

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.

Backend Technical Lead (Golang) North Sydney, NSW, AU