This is a leadership role at Discovered People, where you will play a critical part in scaling the financial challenger's core platform. As a Staff Engineer, you will drive strategy, shape the tech stack, and lead a high-performing engineering team.
Job Overview
A fast-growing financial services company is building a modern wealth services ecosystem to help Australians invest, save, and build long-term wealth. You will work hands-on, building with Rust and Golang, and set the standard for technical excellence across the team.
This is a leadership role for someone who leads by example - coding, mentoring, and driving architecture decisions in a fast-moving, high-trust environment.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver the Core Platform strategy while contributing to backend development, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance.
* Build, grow, and mentor an engineering team both onshore and offshore.
* Partner with Product, Design, Super, and Operations teams to align technology with business objectives.
* Evaluate new technologies, ensure rapid, secure product delivery.
Your Skills and Experience
* Deep experience leading and growing backend engineering teams.
* Expert-level skills in backend development, ideally with Rust and Golang.
* Passion for building secure, scalable platforms in high-growth environments.
Company Information
* Melbourne City Office
* Financial Services and Software Development Industry