Digital Technical Lead

Public Sector People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 178,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a senior Digital Technical Lead to drive enterprise applications and cloud-native solutions. You will lead architecture, design and delivery across multiple business units, ensuring robust, scalable Microsoft Azure implementations.

Key responsibilities include guiding solution design, API integrations and post-go-live improvements, with strong stakeholder collaboration and vendor management. A strategic, hands-on leader will shape future digital capability for the city.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience designing and delivering cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure.
• Advanced .NET development experience, including C# and SQL Server.
• Experience supporting and improving enterprise applications post go-live.
• Ability to explain design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with systems integration and APIs.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, support and continual improvement of enterprise application platforms.
• Design scalable, secure cloud-based solutions focusing on Microsoft Azure.
• Provide technical leadership across solution design, development and code quality.
• Support enterprise applications post-implementation and drive continuous enhancement.
• Take ownership of products throughout their lifecycle, with feature and API opportunities.
• Define and govern application architecture standards for scalable and secure solutions.
• Oversee delivery of complex digital projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Azure cloud

.NET development (C#)

Solution design

APIs & integrations

stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary:$178,021- $203,376 + 12% super
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent

Public Sector People on behalf of City of Sydney

Play a leading role in driving digital innovation and enterprise application excellence for one of Australia’s most progressive councils.

Public Sector People are proud to partner once again with the City of Sydney to recruit a second Digital Technical Lead within Technology & Digital Services. This is a pivotal senior technical role responsible for designing, delivering and continuously improving enterprise applications that support a connected, liveable and future-focused city.

Working across a complex technology environment supporting multiple business units,you'll provide technical leadership throughout the full application lifecycle, from solution design and development through to post-implementation support and continuous enhancement. As the role evolves, you'll also take increasing ownership of products, helping shape future functionality, integrations and digital capability.

Reporting to theDigital Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the development, support and continuous improvement of enterprise application platforms.
• Design scalable, secure cloud-based solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Provide technical leadership across solution design, application development and code quality.
• Support and enhance enterprise applications following implementation, resolving complex technical challenges and driving continual improvement.
• Take ownership of products throughout their lifecycle, identifying opportunities for new features, APIs and ongoing optimisation.
• Define and govern application architecture standards to ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Oversee the delivery of complex digital projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Manage vendors, contractors and consultants, including procurement and contract negotiations.
• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver practical, user-focused digital solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Recent hands-on experience designing and delivering cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure.
• Advanced .NET development experience, including C# and SQL Server.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and improving enterprise applications after go-live, with an understanding of the operational challenges of live environments.
• Proven ability to explain solution design and technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience designing enterprise application architecture and systems integration, including APIs.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM will be highly regarded.

Why City of Sydney?

• Deliver technology that supports one of Australia's largest and most innovative local government organisations.
• Work across a diverse enterprise application environment supporting more than 80 business units.
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking digital team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of enterprise applications across the organisation.

Ready to lead digital delivery and enterprise application excellence for the City of Sydney?

Applications close:11:59pm, Monday 23rd November 2026.
Please note, recruitment activity may commence prior to the closing date.