Acurity Lead Engineer

• Join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry, driven by innovation and a 150-year legacy of protecting people
• Work with experienced and skilled colleagues who support and inspire one another to achieve collective success
• Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working options, and well-being initiatives that prioritise your health

Your work at TAL will have a direct impact on the lives of over 5 million Australians, often during their most challenging times. Alongside our partners, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference.  

We’re committed to being proactive and accountable, enhancing how we work and collaborate to get things done. Our values – respect, commitment, and resourcefulness – guide us as we deliver on our purpose, working with governments, industry colleagues, and partners to make a lasting impact.  

We also do what’s right by giving back. Through volunteering, championing equity, health, and sustainability, we actively support our community. 

The Lead Engineer will join our Technology Delivery team, driving continuous delivery and enhanced customer experiences. You will lead a delivery team (“Pod”), guiding the development and support of Group, Investment, and Retirement products on Acurity Applications while promoting best practices and innovation.

The role requires quickly mastering relevant systems and agile methods, working proactively, and contributing both technically and strategically. You will collaborate across the technology team to deliver high-quality solutions and support the ongoing evolution of our technology capabilities.

In This Role You Will

• Guide the platform’s technology roadmap and quality processes while ensuring the long-term sustainability and future readiness of the investments platform.

• Provide technical leadership to the Pod, ensuring delivery of technology products that meet business goals, align with the platform roadmap, and support continuous improvement.

• Identify and articulate business and technical risks and issues.

• Implement and configure changes and interfaces in Acurity systems, while training team members to perform these tasks.

• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, innovation, and quality within the Pod, emphasising the reduction of technical debt.

• Deliver Level 3 support and troubleshoot production issues for the team’s software.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Qualification in IT or a related field

• Over 10 years of experience as a software developer

• More than 5 years of development experience with Acurity

• Strong knowledge of Superannuation, Investment, and Retirement products

• Experience working in an Agile environment

• Skilled in Iteration Management

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:  

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index  

• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change  

• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. 

• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.  

• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you. 

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.   

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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