The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to lead a team of 9 in building and scaling an automated patching factory to keep 250+ microservice APIs secure, up to date and vulnerability free.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining Java, Spring Boot, API engineering, AI and automation to improve software quality and security at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead a team of 9 engineers to build and scale the automated patching factory.
- Lead the pilot and scale the solution across 250+ APIs.
- Develop reusable regression testing and automated quality frameworks.
- Automate Spring Boot patching and vulnerability remediation using Renovate.
- Complete the remaining Spring Boot 3 to Spring Boot 4 migrations.
- Drive AI-first engineering practices across the Integration Centre of Excellence.
- Establish engineering standards across development, testing, security and CI/CD.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across APIs, AI and automation.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering, SRE and support teams.
- Support critical incidents, releases and Level 3 technical issues.
- Mentor engineers and drive continuous improvement.




- Transition the patching factory to Level 3 support upon completion.

Skills & Experience:

- Extensive software engineering experience, particularly in integration.
- Deep hands-on Java and Spring Boot experience.
- Experience leading Java-based microservices in complex environments.
- Robust experience with Kubernetes and cloud-based microservices.
- Knowledge of event streaming and high-throughput, low-latency integration.
- Practical experience using AI coding assistants across the SDLC.
- Ability to create effective AI prompts, workflows and engineering guidance.
- Experience establishing technology and engineering standards.
- Strong knowledge of testing, CI/CD, DevOps, observability and production support.
- Experience across system integration and Agile delivery.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working across onshore and offshore teams.

Ready to lead engineering innovation at scale? Apply now or contact Sophia Marek ******@techforcerecruitment.com.au for more information.

📌 Engineering Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Techforce Personnel
📍 Brisbane