Lead Software Engineer - Property

About the Company At Trade Me, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can thrive. We are proud to be an INZ accredited employer and believe that diversity drives innovation and progress. Our commitment to fostering a flexible workplace encourages everyone to reach their full potential. About the Role We are currently looking for a motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our expanding Property team. This permanent position will allow you to play a key role in shaping our technical direction while mentoring a talented group of engineers. In this role, you will support the Property Engineering team, collaborate on significant projects, and contribute to our engineering community. Key responsibilities include creating a long-term vision for the Property Engineering team, advocating for and implementing engineering best practices, and collaborating with Principal Software Engineers and Product Owners to develop technical roadmaps. You will also contribute to Trade Me's governance processes, mentor junior engineers, and manage technical debt effectively. Requirements To excel in this role, you should bring the following qualifications and experience: - A minimum of 2 years in a similar tech lead position. - Strong software development skills, particularly in C#. - Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies is preferred, though not required. - A deep understanding of software development principles, architecture, design patterns, and modern technologies. - Proven ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications. - Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting their professional growth. - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, even under pressure. - Openness to adopting new tools and methodologies to enhance platform capabilities. - Practical knowledge of technologies and practices relevant to Trade Me's technical strategy. Benefits At Trade Me, we offer a range of benefits to support our employees: - Flexible work options, including part-time work, job sharing, and flexible hours to promote a healthy work-life balance. This includes a home office setup and a utilities allowance. - Comprehensive parental leave policies to invest in your family. - A dedicated 10% Learning & Development time for ongoing education and skill enhancement. - Access to wellness resources that prioritize your physical and mental wellbeing. - A strong social culture featuring company-paid shared lunches, regular social events, employee networking groups, and social sports clubs. Our Commitment to Diversity We are committed to addressing existing inequalities in the tech industry, particularly for women in leadership roles. As such, we will prioritize women candidates for this position while ensuring all applicants meet the core criteria. We evaluate candidates based on their skills, experience, future potential, and the unique contributions they can make at Trade Me. If you are excited about this opportunity but feel you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We would love to hear from you, so please submit your resume along with a brief cover note explaining your interest in the role. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Trade Me.