Delivery Lead | Software Engineering
A high-profile Queensland organisation is seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to join a major software engineering and modernisation program. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who can combine project delivery, team leadership and technical oversight. You'll hire and lead a growing engineering team delivering API modernisation, automation and AI-enabled development initiatives within a fast-paced setting.
What's on Offer
12-month contract opportunity
Brisbane CBD location
$********* per day inc super
About the Role
This role is a mix of Project Manager, Technical Delivery Manager and Agile Lead. You'll build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team while overseeing delivery planning, governance, budgets, stakeholder engagement and project outcomes. A key focus of the role is establishing and scaling an automated patching capability across a large microservices environment, while supporting the adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices. This will involve finding the balance between tradition PM/Agile delivery frameworks but heavily adapted to modern AI solution delivery practices. The broader program includes API upgrades, integration initiatives, platform modernisation and software engineering transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of engineers and technical specialists
Oversee delivery of API modernisation and automation initiatives
Manage project planning, budgets, milestones, reporting and governance
Lead discovery and pilot activities before scaling solutions across the wider environment




Establish and operationalise an automated patching factory across a large microservices estate
Deliver Spring Boot upgrade and application modernisation programs
Manage stakeholders across business, operational and technical teams
Oversee risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes
Support team growth, recruitment and onboarding activities
Drive adoption of AI-enabled software development practices
Other duties as required
Essential Criteria
Proven experience as a Delivery Lead, Delivery Manager or Technical Project Manager
Robust background delivering software engineering, digital product or application development initiatives
Experience with APIs, integration platforms or microservices-based environments
Demonstrated ability to lead Agile delivery teams while maintaining strong delivery governance
Experience managing budgets, schedules, reporting and stakeholder engagement
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and engineering practices
Ability to influence engineers, Technical Leads and delivery teams
Experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Outcome-focused approach with a track record of successful delivery
Desirable Experience
Java and Spring Boot environments
Application modernisation, DevOps or automated testing programs
API migration or upgrade initiatives
AI-assisted software development or AI-enabled SDLC practices
Integration or platform transformation programs
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