Tech Lead (Fullstack, Node.js, JavaScript, AWS)

Our purpose

Here at Datacom, we connect people and technology to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in.

Our why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow

About the Role (your why)

Tech Lead (Fullstack, Node.js, JavaScript, AWS)

Are you a seasoned technical leader with a passion for guiding teams in building high-performance, scalable web applications? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies? If so, we're looking for a Tech Lead (Fullstack, Node.js, JavaScript, AWS) to lead and mentor our dynamic development team!

About the Role:

As a Tech Lead, you will oversee the design, development, and deployment of robust web applications, while guiding your team through complex technical challenges. You will leverage your expertise in fullstack development, Node.js, AWS cloud services, and modern JavaScript frameworks to drive the technical direction of projects, ensuring high-quality solutions and seamless user experiences.

What You'll Do:

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance, direction, and support to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Fullstack Development: Design, architect, and oversee the development of scalable web applications using JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), Node.js, and AWS services.
• Mentoring & Coaching: Mentor junior and mid-level developers, helping them grow in their careers by providing feedback, conducting code reviews, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Architecture & Design: Define and implement best practices for architecture, design, and development processes, ensuring high scalability, reliability, and performance.
• AWS Cloud Services: Utilize AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.) to build and deploy cloud-native applications.
• API Design & Integration: Design and implement RESTful APIs, and ensure seamless integration with third-party services.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Lead the implementation and improvement of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient development workflows.
• Agile Leadership: Guide the team in Agile practices, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, while helping the team stay focused and deliver value iteratively.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Champion coding standards, code reviews, and automated testing to maintain a high bar for code quality.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven Leadership Experience: 5+ years of fullstack development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong JavaScript Expertise: Deep understanding of JavaScript and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Node.js Proficiency: Extensive experience building backend applications using Node.js and related frameworks (Express.js, etc.).
• AWS Cloud Expertise: Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and experience deploying large-scale applications on AWS.
• API Development & Integration: Expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and integrating them with third-party services.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a development team, ensuring growth and high performance.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on optimizing solutions.
• CI/CD & DevOps Knowledge: In-depth understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant Certifications (Preferred): AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate) are highly desirable.

Experience Levels:

• Strong experience leading teams in the development of large-scale web applications.
• Proven experience in technical leadership and guiding teams through complex challenges is essential.

Why join us here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.