DescriptionDo you have the vision and leadership to guide a talented mobile app development team? Are you passionate about building world-class products that empower Australians? If so, then this exciting opportunity at Westpac could be your perfect fit.
We're seeking a highly skilled Principal Technical Lead (iOS & Android) to join our dynamic team on the Gold Coast. In this leadership role, you'll take technical ownership of the mobile app development team's output, ensuring features are delivered to the highest standards. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of Westpac's mobile banking experience.
How will I help?
- Lead the charge: You'll provide expert technical and domain guidance to scrum teams, fostering a collaborative environment essential for delivering high-quality mobile products.
- Mentor and inspire: Your passion for mobile development will translate into coaching and mentoring junior engineers, nurturing the next generation of mobile talent.
- Be a technical architect: Leverage your in-depth knowledge of systems and mobile development frameworks to inform optimal architecture and solution design.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Industry trends and technological advancements are your playground. You'll identify and recommend changes to application development and integration.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll play an important and significant part in the future of a business that has been around for 200 years and be instrumental in achieving our purpose of helping Australians succeed. So, we’ll back you in the development of your career, with internal career prospects and flexible working. You’ll also be backed by a fantastic team of people in a can-do, supportive structure.
What do I need?
- Proven experience: 10+ years of experience developing native iOS and Android apps using Swift and Kotlin.
- End-to-end expertise: A solid understanding of the entire development lifecycle, from front-end mobile to back-end systems.
- Technical proficiency: Hands-on experience with Swift and/or Kotlin, coupled with a strong grasp of security capabilities and networking frameworks.
- Analytical skills: Advanced problem-solving, troubleshooting, and consultative abilities.
- Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Agile methodology: Experience working in Agile environments using tools like Jira and Confluence.
Desired Skills
- Platform expertise: Experience with multiple platforms, including iOS and Android.
- Design patterns: Familiarity with design patterns such as MVP, MVVM, Clean, or Viper architecture.
- DevOps practices: Understanding of DevOps principles, including automation, CI/CD, and cloud technologies.
- Financial services knowledge: Experience working in a financial services environment, understanding applications, and products.
- UI/UX design: A foundational understanding of user interface and user experience design principles.
What’s it like to work there?
We aim to provide one big, supportive team to help us achieve our purpose of creating better futures together. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.
How do I apply?
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At Westpac we are committed to providing a supportive culture and creating diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplaces, branches, products and services for our customers, employees, and community. This role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au.
Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?
We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please call 1800 655 592 Option 2.3 or email talentacquisition@westpac.com.au
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