Lead Software Engineer - Settlements and Disputes

Cuscal Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition and growth

Wellbeing focus

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Cuscal is seeking a Lead Engineer in Australia to turn core banking needs into scalable technical solutions. You’ll work with Product Owners, Engineers and delivery squads to translate requirements into robust designs and roadmaps.

You’ll balance hands-on coding with strategic oversight, mentor engineers, review code and drive releases across security, performance and reliability. This role demands strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Extensive software engineering experience with prior leadership roles.
• Domain knowledge in Payments, Settlements and Disputes.
• Experience in designing, building and delivering software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution design and delivery aligned with domain architecture strategies.
• Provide hands-on engineering support and help developers resolve challenges.
• Review code and ensure quality, security and engineering standards.
• Identify risks, dependencies and roadblocks and drive resolution.
• Embed development, testing and operations practices across the squad.
• Support root cause analysis, post-incident reviews and defect prioritisation.
• Lead release planning, change sequencing and technical delivery decisions.
• Contribute to strategic technical roadmaps with product and architecture teams.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, standards and processes.
• Mentor engineers and uplift technical capability across the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Payments domain knowledge

Software design & delivery

CI/CD & DevOps practices

Java or Node.js

AWS knowledge

Code review

Effective communication

Tools

Java

Node.js

AWS cloud components

Job description

Ever tapped your phone to buy a morning coffee or made a purchase from your favourite online store? Chances are, we've made it happen.

At Cuscal, we've been at the forefront of payments innovation for nearly 60 years, enabling seamless, secure solutions that millions of Australians rely on every day. From launching Australia's first ATM to helping shape the future of digital payments, we continue to transform the way money moves.

Forward with Cuscal

Ever tapped your phone to buy a morning coffee or made a purchase from your favourite online store? Chances are, we've made it happen.

At Cuscal, we've been at the forefront of payments innovation for nearly 60 years, enabling seamless, secure solutions that millions of Australians rely on every day. From launching Australia's first ATM to helping shape the future of digital payments, we continue to transform the way money moves.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

As a Lead Engineer, you'll work closely with Product Owners, Engineers and delivery squads to turn the core banking business needs into technical solutions.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading technical solution design and delivery ensuring alignment with domain architecture strategies
• Providing hands‑on engineering support and helping developers resolve technical challenges
• Reviewing code and ensuring solutions meet quality, security and engineering standards
• Identifying technical risks, dependencies and roadblocks and driving these through to resolution
• Embedding effective development, testing and operations practices across the squad
• Supporting root cause analysis, post‑incident reviews and the prioritisation of technical defects
• Leading release planning, change sequencing and technical delivery decisions
• Contributing to strategic technical roadmaps in partnership with product and architecture teams
• Creating and maintaining clear technical documentation, standards and processes
• Mentoring engineers and helping uplift technical capability across the team

Qualifications

About you

You're an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, leading technical conversations and helping others deliver their best work. You can balance hands‑on engineering with broader platform, product and delivery considerations.

You'll bring:

• Extensive experience as a software engineer including previous leadership experience
• Domain knowledge in Payments, Settlements and Disputes
• Hands‑on experience designing, building and delivering software solutions
• Experience implementing development automation, CI/CD, test automation, DevOps practices and modern deployment approaches
• Strong knowledge of scalability, performance, resilience and disaster recovery
• Programming experience with Java or Node.js
• Knowledge across AWS cloud components
• Experience reviewing code and supporting developers and testers through design, build and delivery
• The ability to identify delivery risks, sequence technical work and resolve roadblocks
• The ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Additional Information

Why Cuscal?

At Cuscal, you'll experience interesting work that’s transforming. You get the security of an established organisation and the energy of a company committed to innovation. For 60 years, we've set the standard in payments, and now we're preparing to redefine it for the future.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities
• Wellbeing focus: We support your physical, mental and financial health with holistic initiatives and access to discounts via Cuscal Advantage
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.