Developer Lead

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $1 billion in current and future projects, our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce. 

Join the Civmec Team

At Civmec, we believe that building the right solutions in‑house is key to meeting our evolving business needs and supporting sustainable growth. Our development team designs, builds, and maintains the internal applications that underpin our operations across engineering, construction, and manufacturing. Joining our team means working directly on systems that have a real and immediate impact across the business, and shaping the digital tools that enable our people to deliver major projects across Australia.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Developer to manage the technical execution of software development projects, ensuring the team deliver high-quality software solutions.

In this pivotal role, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, deployment and continuous improvement within an Agile environment. You will work closely with the Solutions Architect to ensure all technical decisions and development activities align with agreed architecture, standards and business objectives

As the Lead Developer, you will help shape the direction of our software initiatives, championing best practices and driving technical excellence. Your role extends beyond hands-on development, requiring you to mentor and support the team while building a culture focused on continuous improvement and high performance.

The Role

• Lead the software development team in planning, designing, prototyping, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions that align with project requirements.
• Provide accurate development estimates to support project planning and the delivery of realistic timelines.
• Establish and maintain high standards of software quality,  including coding practices, testing and documentation.
• Mentor and support developers, building capability and encouraging professional growth.
• Facilitate collaboration across functional teams to ensure software solutions meet business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Assist the Development team in identifying and resolving development impediments to maintain momentum and efficiency.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive and actionable feedback.
• Drive high quality outcomes through effective testing, debugging, and CI/CD practices.
• Create and maintain up-to-date technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and transparency.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, with previous experience in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate development teams in delivering large-scale projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and modern development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Understanding of application security best practices and regulations.

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.   

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please email recruitment@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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