Lead Software Engineer

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is an opportunity to take a leading technical role in building and shaping the systems that support two of Australia’s best-known comparison brands. You’ll stay close to the technology while helping lift engineering capability, influence technical direction and solve meaningful problems at scale.

• Build & Lead: Design and deliver secure, scalable, high-quality systems while championing engineering best practices, quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Shape Technical Direction: Influence technology choices, architecture and design patterns, while promoting DevSecOps, CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices.
• Collaborate & Influence: Work closely with developers, product and business teams, translating complex technical concepts and helping teams make informed, collaborative decisions.
• Mentor & Grow: Support and mentor engineers, share knowledge and help build a culture of learning, experimentation and continuous improvement.

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours. We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters.

Collaboration is part of our DNA, and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

You don’t need to tick every box. If you bring strong software engineering experience, enjoy solving complex problems and want to have an impact beyond your own code, we’d love to hear from you.

• Significant professional software development experience across full-stack environments.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript (React) and/or Java or C#, and Node.js.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud technologies, serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with modern CI/CD practices, observability and end-to-end software development.
• An ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and build strong relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated industries and hybrid delivery models is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience using AI tools and technologies to improve development efficiency, automation and solution design.

Interested? Let’s chat!

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

iSelect and Compare the Market, brands of iCompare Holdings, are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside iCompare Holdings without your consent.