Lead Developer

Working closely with stakeholders to deliver practical, user focused technology, provide technical leadership to the development team, and help shape the future direction of our digital platforms.

yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.

Realise your potential at yourtown

your opportunity

As the Lead Developer, you'll lead the design, development, and ongoing improvement of yourtown’s Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Digital solutions.

In the Lead Developer position, you will:

• In consultation with the Architecture team, lead the design, development and enhancement of Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Digital solutions that deliver real value for the business and our people.
• Write, review and maintain high-quality code, ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, scalable and easy to support.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts and stakeholders to turn business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Guide and mentor developers, providing technical leadership, code reviews and support to help build capability across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement through agile delivery, automated testing, CI/CD practices and a focus on engineering excellence.
• Contribute to solution architecture, technical planning and product roadmaps, helping shape the future of our digital platforms.

what we are looking for

• Extensive experience leading the delivery and support of enterprise digital platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, supported by relevant qualifications and a strong understanding of business processes and technology-enabled outcomes.
• Strong skills in solution design and architecture, with the ability to turn business requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery, mentoring developers and providing guidance across the software development lifecycle.
• Strong skills in solution design and architecture, with the ability to turn business requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Advanced development experience across technologies such as C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web technologies.
• Hands on experience integrating enterprise applications using Azure services, APIs and cloud based technologies.
• A solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD practices, automated testing and modern software engineering principles.
• Experience working in Agile environments, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.

your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

your employment experience will include:

• Salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• Opportunity for flexible working arrangements. Most of our team split their work week between the office and home.
• Access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceutical, automotive services, as well as things like clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays!
• Opportunities for internal and external professional development
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• A genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• Access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• Access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• An environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

how to apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

Click “Apply” to submit your application and take the next step in a career where your work truly matters.

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https://assets.yourtown.com.au/PDLeadDeveloper

Contact: Kerry Smith | Talent Acquisition Specialist | kesmith@yourtown.com.au

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.