Tech Lead bei Datacom

Our why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the role (your why)

The Technical Lead in Middleware Management is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and deployment of middleware solutions that enable seamless integration between enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and external systems. This role involves directing the activities of cross-functional development teams to enhance existing middleware frameworks and implement new services, including cloud-native and API-driven architectures. The Technical Lead ensures the scalability, reliability, and security of middleware components, manages lifecycle upgrades, and drives innovation in service orchestration, messaging, and data exchange across distributed environments.

What you will do

• Lead and oversee software application development, including enhancements and new cloud-based products.
• Manage the full lifecycle of application development: analysis, design, programming, debugging, and modification.
• Collaborate with project managers, sales, marketing, and end users to define and refine application requirements.
• Provide expert technical guidance to internal teams and business stakeholders.
• Ensure operational excellence across supported technologies.
• Contribute to strategic planning for future computing needs and standards.
• Recommend hardware/software acquisitions based on thorough investigation.
• Promote best practices in security, automation, and cloud solutions (AWS, Azure).
• Support hybrid and native cloud environments with strong solution design capabilities.
• Apply ITIL processes and licensing model knowledge to improve service delivery.
• ·Maintain high standards in customer relationship management and technical documentation.

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years professional software development and operational support experience
• Cloud-native engineering skills: OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), infra-as-code and automated testing
• Technical understanding of design, implementation and operational support for products like IBM Websphere/MQ, Oracle SOA/ESB/Weblogic, Apache Tomcat,
• Strong scripting experience in bash, Ansible, Terraform etc
• Expertise in CI/CD and deep understanding of DevOps

Why join us here at Datacom?  

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.  

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.  

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.  We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.