Rugby League is Australia’s most entertaining and community‑driven sport. Rugby League broadcasts have become the most‑watched programs on Australian television, and the NRL Telstra Premiership is the premier elite sporting competition in the country. The State of Origin series between New South Wales and Queensland remains Australian sport’s greatest rivalry.
We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our team and help shape the future of Rugby League. If you’re ready to make an impact in a fast‑paced, purpose‑led organisation, we want to hear from you.
In the Role You Will
* Lead design and development of scalable, secure mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms serving millions of NRL fans
* Architect comprehensive API strategies, including RESTful and GraphQL APIs, API gateways, authentication systems, and API Marketplace infrastructure
* Drive mobile performance optimisation and implement API security best practices to ensure optimal user experience during peak NRL events
* Lead and mentor 2 direct reports (Backend API Engineer and Senior Mobile App Engineer), establishing development standards and code‑review processes
* Oversee mobile and API development for critical technology assets, including NRL Account, Content & Archive, and Data Lakehouse platforms
* Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and platform teams to deliver mobile‑first solutions using CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Ideally You Will Have
* 7+ years of mobile and API development experience with 3+ years in technical leadership roles mentoring development teams
* Proven expertise with React Native, native iOS (Swift/Objective‑C), native Android (Kotlin/Java), and cross‑platform development frameworks
* Strong experience with API development, including RESTful and GraphQL APIs, API gateways, authentication systems (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect), and microservices architecture
* Demonstrated experience leading mobile‑application delivery for high‑traffic consumer‑facing platforms with proven app‑store management and mobile DevOps practices
* Deep understanding of mobile architectural patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, Redux), performance optimisation, and mobile security frameworks
* Experience with mobile‑specific CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and proven ability to mentor developers in collaborative, agile environments
Applications close 11 January 2026. The selection process will commence from 12 January 2026.
The NRL is a child‑safe organisation committed to providing a safe place for all children to learn and have fun. We have strong recruitment procedures to ensure the safest and most suitable people work with us, and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, which will include comprehensive reference checks, an identity check, “Working with Children” checks and/or national criminal history checks.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
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