Software Engineering Lead

Job Description

Australia - Remote · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia From maker to market, Encompass is revolutionizing how technology supports the modern beverage industry–from winemaking with our vintrace solution to beverage production and distribution with our Encompass solutions, we are unlocking new levels of growth and efficiency for our customers across the entire three-tier beverage supply chain. Join our team of technology & beverage professionals as we drive innovation and modernization in one of the world’s oldest, and most passionate industries. Your Impact As a Software Engineering Lead, you will guide a team of software engineers in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies with business objectives. Your role involves managing and mentoring team members, defining architectural frameworks, and ensuring project deliverables meet the highest standards of excellence. The Opportunity Engineering Leads at Encompass Technologies are emerging leaders who balance hands-on development with guiding a small team. They focus on: Providing hands-on technical leadership and mentoring for a small team of developers Contributing to the software directly at a Senior Engineer level Ensuring timely delivery of team projects and maintaining high code quality standards Influencing technical decisions within the team and contributing to department-wide discussions Results Areas for this role include: Mentoring and guiding a small team through regular 1:1s and performance reviews. Addressing skill gaps with targeted training and pair programming. Fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a supportive team environment. Technical Strategy & Innovation: Leading architectural discussions and key technical decisions. Researching and implementing technologies and best practices to boost productivity and code quality. Collaborating with other teams to align technical strategies and prototype solutions for challenges. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance: Overseeing project progress, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to coding standards. Conducting code reviews, implementing testing processes, and leading sprint planning. Identifying and addressing risks impacting timelines or quality. Organisational Impact & Influence: Representing the team in discussions, aligning goals with organizational priorities. Collaborating across teams to address technical challenges and improve processes. Mentoring junior developers and contributing to resource planning and project prioritization. What you would bring to Encompass Qualifications and experience essential for success in this role include: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience Experience leading a development team (preferred) Location We are a hybrid organisation and are open to applicants for both hybrid and fully remote roles. Our AU corporate office is located in Collingwood, Melbourne, AU. Benefits and Perks With teams based across the globe, no matter where you work Encompass’ competitive benefits and perks are designed to enhance your life including: Remote-first organisation Inclusive Parental Leave program Paid Leave Program Health and wellness stipend Generous learning stipend Paid time fitness Employee assistance program Additional gifted leave days Our Values Our values shape the way we work together and serve our customers. They provide insight into our goals of disrupting the industry, figuring out better solutions, and doing so as part of a fast-paced, cohesive, fun-loving, and supportive team. Do the Right Thing Win Together Own It Be You At Encompass, we aim for all of our employees to feel engaged, valued, and free to be who they are at work. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are committed to growing and empowering a diverse and inclusive community and believe that a team that works together with diverse lived experiences will strengthen our organization. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr