Technical Lead: AI-Driven Marketplace Platform

CIRQL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirql is seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on tech leader to own the technical engine of our expanding digital marketplace in Melbourne. You will bridge commercial goals with production-grade engineering, setting high standards and guiding a mature engine alongside a zero-to-one venture.

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will shape architecture, guide offshore delivery, and stay hands-on in code to drive velocity, maintain quality, and explore AI-driven development workflows across

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in software engineering, with recent leadership in architecture or technical delivery.
• Strong C#/.NET and TypeScript skills; React and React Native experience.
• Experience with AI tooling, LLMs, and automated developer tooling.
• Experience briefing distributed or offshore teams and leading architecture.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, webhook design, cloud environments, CI/CD, and data privacy (Australian principles).
• Bonus: Next.js, Tailwind, payments/billing (Stripe, Adyen), mobile app deployments, or marketplace mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Own Platform Architecture: Architect web platforms, provider portals, and mobile apps.
• Shape the Product Roadmap: Collaborate with the CPO on build-versus-buy decisions impacting value.
• Direct Partner Execution: Steer offshore engineering partner, milestones, and spend.
• Stay in the Code: Dive into critical paths, spikes, production bugs, and API logic.
• Design Complex Integrations: Build frictionless integrations with booking platforms, management systems, and CRMs.
• Lift the Quality Bar: Establish CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and release processes.
• Pioneer AI-Assisted Workflows: Test and operationalise LLM-driven tooling and spec-driven engineering.

Skills

Full-stack engineering

C# / .NET

TypeScript

React / React Native

AI tooling

Distributed delivery

Tools

Next.js

Tailwind

Stripe

Adyen

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Cirql is seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on tech leader to own the technical engine of our expanding digital marketplace in Melbourne. You will bridge commercial goals with production-grade engineering, setting high standards and guiding a mature engine alongside a zero-to-one venture.

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will shape architecture, guide offshore delivery, and stay hands-on in code to drive velocity, maintain quality, and explore AI-driven development workflows across