Lead Software Engineer: Modernize a Legacy PHP/.Net Stack

iterate; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iterate is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer to elevate engineering standards in a high‑quality product environment. You will be hands‑on and lead by example while modernising a PHP/SQL Server monolith toward a .NET/React/PostgreSQL ecosystem.

As AI becomes integral to delivery, you will demonstrate thoughtful GenAI usage beyond basic tools, shaping an efficient and scalable approach to software development.

Qualifications

• This role requires broad full‑stack engineering experience with hands‑on leadership.
• Strong SDLC and architecture skills in mature SaaS/product environments.
• Experience modernising legacy monoliths toward modern tech stacks.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to raise engineering standards across teams.
• Hands‑on work across PHP and .NET/React/AWS stack.
• Drive AI‑enabled engineering with structured GenAI usage.

Skills

Full-stack engineering

Architectural design

GenAI usage

SDLC practices

Tools

.NET

PHP

React

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

iterate is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer to elevate engineering standards in a high‑quality product environment. You will be hands‑on and lead by example while modernising a PHP/SQL Server monolith toward a .NET/React/PostgreSQL ecosystem.

As AI becomes integral to delivery, you will demonstrate thoughtful GenAI usage beyond basic tools, shaping an efficient and scalable approach to software development.