Introduction:
Who we are…
Founded in 2002, ELMO Software is the trusted provider of HR technology solutions to 2,000+ mid-sized organisations and more than one million end users across Australia and New Zealand.With a comprehensive suite of ISO-certified solutions that span the full employee lifecycle, ELMO Software is designed to scale as organisations grow. Flexible and configurable, ELMO’s one-stop HRIS fits to your specific needs and workflows.Through powerful technology, automation, data and analytics, ELMO Software empowers HR professionals to play an integral role in company decision making.
Life & Culture...
At ELMO you will be joining an epic team with the opportunity to make a big impact. We foster an authentic, collaborative, fun working environment and being an ELMOnian means you're part of an amazing team that will push you to grow, support you with challenges and allow you to shine. Some of our benefits include:
- Hybrid work set up
- Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
- Birthday leave, YOU day each year, as well as connecting people leave (up to 2 weeks working from anywhere)
- Inhouse Learning and Development initiatives
- ELMO Social and Diversity clubs
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Mental Health/EAP programs
- Flare Benefits (great discounts, novated leasing, salary sacrifice)
Our values:
Reimagine What's Possible - We believe innovation is human at its core. By staying open, fearless, and adaptive, we continuously push boundaries - while keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
Obsess over Customers – Everything we do is designed to positively impact our customers.
Help Others Thrive - Be they colleagues, communities or customers, we champion ways to help others thrive.
Be Fearlessly Optimistic - We bring unwavering positivity to any challenge, as we know it will drive meaningful change.
Please note: Our internal Talent Acquisition team has got this covered, we’re not open to using an agency for this role.
Description:
ELMO Software Pty Ltd is seeking a talented and experienced Technical Team Lead to join our Engineering department at our Sydney Head Office. This is a permanent, full-time position for an individual who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. As the Technical Team Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Leading a team of skilled engineers to achieve project goals and meet deadlines.
- Providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional development and growth.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions.
- Contributing to the architectural design and development of high-quality, scalable software products.
- Participating in code reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Overseeing the troubleshooting of complex technical issues and providing timely resolutions.
- Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement within the team.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role as part of our dedicated engineering team, we encourage you to apply.
Skills and Experiences:
Key Responsibilities:
- Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams
- Strong technical background in software engineering or related field
- Expertise in software development methodologies and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach team members
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience in delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages and technologies
- Knowledge of cloud technologies and application architecture
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Relevant qualifications or certifications in computer science or a related field
Our Tech Stack Includes:
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Backend: Node.js, NestJS and TypeScript
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Frontend: React and TypeScript
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Data & Streaming: DynamoDB, Postgres and AWS Kinesis
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AI Tooling: Claude (Primary)
Positional Qualifications, Attributes and Skills:
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams to deliver quality outcomes in complex and evolving environments.
Proven experience in technical planning, delivery oversight, risk management and stakeholder communication across cross-functional teams.
Strong experience in system and service design, including scalable architecture, design review and application of established engineering patterns.
Experience using delivery, performance and reliability data to inform decisions and improve team outcomes.
Demonstrated capability in reviewing both human-written and AI-generated code while maintaining high quality standards.
Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to develop engineers through regular feedback, performance reviews and growth conversations.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with product, technology, stakeholders and senior engineers.
Strong execution and planning skills, including prioritisation, work breakdown, accountability and delivery monitoring.
Ability to identify, communicate and mitigate technical, delivery and people risks, including key person dependencies and team bottlenecks.
Sound judgement in applying AI and modern technologies in a practical, sustainable and architecturally aligned way.
Effective incident and issue management skills, including escalation management, stakeholder communication and post-incident follow-up.
Collaborative and supportive leader who fosters trust, psychological safety and team ownership.
Committed to building a culture of constructive feedback, recognition, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Proactive and resilient, with the ability to lead through ambiguity and manage competing priorities.
Accountable and outcomes-focused, with a strong commitment to engineering standards, team performance and timely delivery.
Apply now and be part of the team shaping the future of work at ELMO!
ELMO Software Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team. We are also committed to advancing reconciliation at ELMO through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
At ELMO, we are passionate about empowering HR with responsible, secure and safe AI, aiming to be among the first in Australia and New Zealand to achieve ISO 42001:2023 certification. Handling sensitive employee data necessitates strict adherence to our ISO 27001:2022 Certified security policies, making data privacy and security paramount in every role.
