Platform Tech Lead
Core
Lead a Platform Squad delivering high-quality software products and APIs for a KiwiSaver and wealth management platform.
Role type
Senior Tech Lead (Backend/Full-stack)
Builds
Web and mobile applications, secure APIs, and platform infrastructure for financial services.
Domain
Financial Services / Wealth Management
Required skills
Vue 2/3, Nuxt 3, NodeJS, TypeScript, AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Connect), Serverless frameworks (SAM, SST), Terraform, Agile methodologies, Jira, API development, software testing, technical documentation, team leadership, recruitment, performance management.
Preferred skills
Front-end and back-end technologies, secure coding practices, complex problem solving.
Technologies
Vue, Nuxt, NodeJS, TypeScript, AWS, Serverless, Terraform, GitHub, Jira
Responsibilities
Lead the squad ensuring understanding and commitment to objectives; translate business needs into actionable development plans; develop secure and efficient APIs; conduct thorough testing and support acceptance testing; lead code reviews and maintain technical documentation; provide leadership and guidance to direct reports; identify resourcing needs and support recruitment; manage performance and development of the team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities