Job Description
Delivery Lead | Software Engineering
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A high-profile Queensland organisation is seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to join a major software engineering and modernisation program. This is an chance 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 environment.
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What's on Offer
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12-month contract opportunity
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Brisbane CBD location
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$********* per day inc super
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About the Role
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage a team of engineers and technical specialists
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Oversee delivery of API modernisation and automation initiatives
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Manage project planning, budgets, milestones, reporting and governance
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Lead discovery and pilot activities before scaling solutions across the wider environment
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Establish and operationalise an automated patching factory across a large microservices estate
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Deliver Spring Boot upgrade and application modernisation programs
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Manage stakeholders across business, operational and technical teams
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Oversee risks, dependencies and delivery outcomes
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Support team growth, recruitment and onboarding activities
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Drive adoption of AI-enabled software development practices
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Other duties as required
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Essential Criteria
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Proven experience as a Delivery Lead, Delivery Manager or Technical Project Manager
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Strong background delivering software engineering, digital product or application development initiatives
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Experience with APIs, integration platforms or microservices-based environments
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Demonstrated ability to lead Agile delivery teams while maintaining strong delivery governance
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Experience managing budgets, schedules, reporting and stakeholder engagement
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Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and engineering practices
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Ability to influence engineers, Technical Leads and delivery teams
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Experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Outcome-focused approach with a track record of successful delivery
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Desirable Experience
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Java and Spring Boot environments
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Application modernisation, DevOps or automated testing programs
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API migration or upgrade initiatives
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AI-assisted software development or AI-enabled SDLC practices
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Integration or platform transformation programs
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📌 Agile Delivery Lead (Queensland)
🏢 Bluefin Resources
📍 Queensland