Software Technical Lead

Orica; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica is seeking a Software Technical Lead in its Digital Solutions team in Australia. You will guide a small development team to design and deliver industry-leading blast design CAD products, collaborating with Product Managers, Engineers, and UX specialists to ensure robust, data-driven software.

The role emphasizes architecture, high-quality code, and cutting-edge 3D rendering to support mining operations. Flexible remote work options are available within a global, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring a small development team.
• Ability to communicate trade-offs to Product and UX.
• Track record of owning architectural decisions.
• Proficiency in C# or similar programming languages.
• Experience with large 3D datasets and spatial algorithms.
• Understanding of 3D rendering fundamentals and low-level graphics APIs such as OpenGL, DirectX, or Vulkan.
• User interface and workflow design experience, with a focus on usability and performance.
• Ability to write high-performance algorithms for computationally intensive tasks.
• Proven success in cross-functional team environments, delivering robust and high-quality software solutions.
• Experience developing mining software or working within mining-related domains.
• Basic knowledge of GIS and familiarity with 3D modelling or CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a small team of developers.
• Owning the technical conversation with Product and UX.
• Setting the architecture and quality bar for the product.
• Breaking large problems into work the team can ship.
• Collaborating with a cross functional team to build products our customers love.
• Using and writing cutting-edge algorithms.
• Building 3d and 2d user experiences that delight customers.
• Working with a supportive remote team on flexible work arrangements.

Skills

Tech leadership

C# proficiency

3D datasets

GIS knowledge

Graphics APIs

UI/UX focus

Architectural decisions

Cross-functional

Mining software

CAD tools

Tools

Blender

AutoCAD

OpenGL

DirectX

Vulkan

Job description

About Orica

At Orica, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. With a team of over 13,000 people worldwide, we are a global leader in mining and civil blasting, mobilizing vital resources essential to progress.

We are at the forefront of change, shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies. We embrace new ways of thinking, test and fail often, and reimagine the way we work. Join us and be part of a diverse and inclusive team that is driving progress and shaping the future.

About the role

We are excited to announce a key opportunity at Orica for a Software Technical Lead within our Digital Solutions team. Orica’s Digital Solutions seamlessly connects our customers’ physical and digital worlds so they can readily understand and optimise their operations at every step of the value chain, from exploration to processing, empowering smarter, data-driven decisions. Our business is profitable with a large growth potential.

We seek a technical lead to help develop our industry leading blast design CAD products. You’ll work in a diverse team that takes pride in rapidly delivering high-quality products to our customers. Your role will involve guiding a small team of developers while working with Product Managers, Engineers, Business Analysts, UX and Subject Matter Experts.

You will be based in Australia and work with other teams geographically distributed across Australia and overseas. We are very flexible on location, remote work and office locations

What you will be doing

• Leading and mentoring a small team of developers.
• Owning the technical conversation with Product and UX.
• Setting the architecture and quality bar for the product.
• Breaking large problems into work the team can ship.
• Collaborating with a cross functional team to build products our customers love.
• Using and writing cutting-edge algorithms.
• Building 3d and 2d user experiences that delight customers.
• Working with a supportive remote team on flexible work arrangements.

What you will bring

• Experience leading or mentoring a small development team
• Confidence communicating technical trade-offs to Product and UX
• A track record of making and owning architectural decisions
• Proficiency in C# or similar programming languages
• Experience with large 3D datasets and spatial algorithm development
• Understanding of 3D rendering fundamentals and low-level graphics APIs such as OpenGL, DirectX, or Vulkan
• User interface and workflow design experience, with a focus on usability and performance
• Ability to write high-performance algorithms for computationally intensive tasks
• Proven success in cross-functional team environments, delivering robust and high-quality software solutions
• Experience developing mining software or working within mining-related domains
• Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Familiarity with 3D modelling or CAD tools, such as Blender, AutoCAD, or similar platforms

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected. Our vision is to inspire and enable our people, together, to shape the future, into a more diverse, inclusive and equitable place to work, live and thrive.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

Orica has a board approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy, a strategy built to delivery the policy and regional sub committees setup to do the work on the ground. We are here to do this properly.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military, or veteran, marital or disability status