Lead Software Engineer — Remote, Mentoring & Impact

Scottlogic; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 132,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Family leave policies

Employer pension scheme

Group Life Assurance

Discount gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Scott Logic is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a hands-on, client-facing role. You will work in small, multidisciplinary teams across the full development life cycle, mentoring colleagues, advising clients, and taking ownership of significant pieces of work.

We value problem-solving, pragmatic design of maintainable systems, and strong collaborative communication. Flexible remote working is paired with office collaboration and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Python, Java, C#/.NET, or JavaScript/TypeScript in production systems.
• Ability to design and build well-structured, maintainable software.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to mentor colleagues and take ownership of significant work.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on, client-facing role across full development lifecycle.
• Work in small, multidisciplinary teams to solve complex software problems.
• Mentor colleagues, advise clients, and own substantial components of the system.

Skills

Python

Java

C#/.NET

JavaScript/TypeScript

Job description

Scott Logic is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a hands-on, client-facing role. You will work in small, multidisciplinary teams across the full development life cycle, mentoring colleagues, advising clients, and taking ownership of significant pieces of work.

We value problem-solving, pragmatic design of maintainable systems, and strong collaborative communication. Flexible remote working is paired with office collaboration and professional growth opportunities.