Senior Java & Node Lead — Design, Release & Strategy

Softtest Pays Pty; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Softtest Pays Pty is seeking a senior technical lead to design and drive development of highly complex software solutions in Australia. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality, maintainable code and strong architectural direction, with leadership of release and production support.

You will guide analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance, review requirements, ensure methodology compliance, and manage key stakeholder relationships to deliver strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex software solutions.
• Ability to provide specialist technical advice on development and maintenance.
• Strong background in software testing and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and create software and technical designs for complex development solutions.
• Develop strategy to ensure high quality code and long-term maintenance.
• Provide specialist technical advice on software development and maintenance.
• Lead release, go-live production support and maintenance.
• Lead analysis, design, development, prototyping, testing and maintenance activities.
• Review high-level requirements to support project evaluation with proposed solutions.
• Ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies.
• Investigate and resolve highly complex ICT issues.
• Engage and manage stakeholder relationships and partner with agencies and service providers.
• Contribute to workforce planning and develop local strategies to improve KPIs.
• Manage business objectives and implement strategic priorities to achieve outcomes.
• Lead development and delivery of projects within area of responsibility.

Skills

Software Development

Java

Unit Testing

Planning

Risk Management

Maintenance

Design

Strategy

Service Delivery

Tools

Project Management

Job description

Softtest Pays Pty is seeking a senior technical lead to design and drive development of highly complex software solutions in Australia. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality, maintainable code and strong architectural direction, with leadership of release and production support.

You will guide analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance, review requirements, ensure methodology compliance, and manage key stakeholder relationships to deliver strategic outcomes.