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Backend Technical Lead

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In-Office
North Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
In-Office
North Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
Leads a backend engineering team building and operating high-concurrency distributed systems and APIs for Nine’s streaming platforms. Responsibilities include writing and reviewing Go code, designing AWS-based systems, driving CI/CD and operational excellence, mentoring and line-managing engineers, improving monitoring through AI and automation, aligning technical roadmaps with product goals, and resolving complex production incidents.
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Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

As Technical Lead you will lead the backend team responsible for the core streaming platform and APIs that power 9Now and Stan. This is a hands-on role for a technical expert passionate about building resilient, high-concurrency distributed systems while fostering the professional growth of a high-performing engineering team.


Day to day you will:


  • Lead by example by writing, reviewing, and deploying high-performance Go code.
  • Design and own the full lifecycle of cloud-based distributed systems and APIs.
  • Drive operational excellence through CI/CD, automated testing, and staged rollouts.
  • Line manage and mentor engineers to support their career growth and wellbeing.
  • Champion AI and automation to enhance system monitoring and infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers to align technical roadmaps with business goals.
  • Resolve complex production issues by leading root-cause analysis and resolution.

What you’ll bring:


  • Prior experience leading engineering teams.
  • Deep technical expertise in developing and maintaining applications using Go.
  • Advanced cloud knowledge in AWS and distributed systems like microservices.
  • A DevOps mindset with proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and monitoring tools.
  • Strong security focus regarding application best practices and auditing.
  • A forward-thinking approach to leveraging AI for backend and operational efficiency.
  • Agile leadership skills to remove roadblocks and empower team autonomy.

Additional Information
How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

  • Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

  • Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

  • Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

  • More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

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