Lead Software Developer

Optus is an Australian telecommunications company, delivering more than 11 million services to our customers every day across mobile, broadband and digital solutions.

The Lead Software Developer is accountable for the delivery, integration, and lifecycle management of automation software products that support the Networks Division. The role provides technical leadership by guiding a team of developers, writing and reviewing code, and driving best‑practice software architecture. It also oversees the technical governance of vendor-delivered software. This position ensures software product reliability, security compliance, and operational readiness, while enabling engineering teams through reusable tooling and automation frameworks.

Your day to day will consist of

• Deliver and maintain high‑quality software products as part of the Networks Automation and AI Development team.
• Lead and approve code reviews to ensure quality, maintaina...