**We’re looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead our development team and build a Smarter Future for Australians. Is this you?**

We believe in a world where financial services work for people - not the other way around. At our core, we’re a small, fast-moving team building something big: an AI-powered finance app that helps Australians save money.

We don’t have a big corporate budget - but we do have big ideas. With a belief that the future of finance should be ethical and AI-first.

**WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR**

We’re looking for a strategic product and tech leader to help shape and scale this platform - someone fluent in C# .NET, React Native, and of course startup problem solving. You’ll lead with vision and code with curiosity. You’ll prototype quickly, test often, and help us navigate the edge of what’s possible.

But more than that, we’re looking for someone who brings the intangibles: energy, humility, open-mindedness, and the kind of contagious enthusiasm that makes people better just by being around you.

**RESPONSIBILITIES1\. Project Delivery**

*   Spend the majority of your time writing clean, scalable code and actively contributing to product development
*   Own product delivery - making sure we hit timelines, budgets and benchmarks
*   Manage scope, resources and schedules across multiple initiatives, balancing priorities as we move fast
*   Implement and uphold QA processes, ensuring we ship high-quality software that meets both business and user needs

**2\. Technical Leadership**

*   Guide our technical direction and architecture with a strong foundation in best practices and business alignment
*   Lead by example in code reviews, problem-solving and evaluating new technologies
*   Partner closely with product managers to translate vision into technical execution, from roadmap to release

**3\. Team Management**

*   Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team that thrives on trust and shared ownership
*   Help recruit and onboard new team members who align with our tech stack experience and culture
*   Conduct regular 1:1s, offer meaningful feedback, and support team members’ growth and development
*   Improve and scale our agile workflows, fostering a team culture of momentum, learning and collaboration

**QUALIFICATIONSRequired:**

*   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
*   12+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years leading teams or projects
*   Hands-on coding and project delivery experience with C# .NET, React Native
*   Proven success delivering projects from idea to production, in environments where speed and quality both matter
*   Strong communication, leadership and decision making skills

**Preferred:**

*   Master’s degree in Computer Science, MBA, or related field.
*   Experience with NestJS, React, Cloud, and mobile app development.
*   Startup experience or knowledge of fintech/banking domains.

**WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO WORK HEREYou’ll be joining a team that:**

*   Believes in doing more with less - we value creativity over resources
*   Moves fast, learns fast, and iterates even faster
*   Starts with AI in everything - not bolted on, but baked in
*   Celebrates ideas, not titles
*   Balances ambition with fun, and momentum with gratitude

We’re building the kind of company we want to work for - one that challenges us, grows us and leaves the world a better place than we found it.

W**HY JOIN US?**

*   **Flexible Remote Work:** 100% remote role
*   **Shape Something New:** You’ll help lead the development of a world-first AI finance product
*   **Learn and Grow Fast:** Work with brilliant fintech engineers, AI specialists, and ex-bank execs
*   **High Impact, Small Team:** Your decisions and code will matter - every day!

Head of Software Engineering (C# React Native)

Montu is Australia's largest healthtech business with a focus on alternative healthcare. Founded in 2019, it supports patients, doctors and pharmacies through its Alternaleaf clinic, offers accredited healthcare education to clinicians via its SAGED platform, and dispensing solutions to pharmacies across Australia through Leafio. Montu is also the founding member of Cannabis Council Australia, a non-for-profit advocacy body that advances legislative change across the healthcare landscape. Our mission is to make alternative healthcare more affordable and accessible for the millions who could benefit.

Montu has been recognised as Australia’s fastest-growing tech company in the Deloitte TechFast 50 for two consecutive years (#1 in 2022 and 2023), achieving remarkable revenue growth of 26,000% and 9,000%. Named #1 on LinkedIn’s Top Startups Australia 2024, Montu has cemented its position as the largest business of its kind outside North America and continues to evolve on its journey.

This role is an Australia-based, fully work-from-home position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

**Job DescriptionThree Lead Engineer Roles. One High-Growth Team.**

Montu’s engineering team has grown from a small, focused group to a 100+ strong force, building products that are reshaping how people access healthcare. Until now, every engineering leadership role has been filled through internal promotion, a testament to our culture of low attrition, strong referrals, and genuine investment in our people.

But we’ve hit our next growth phase. For the first time, we’re hiring three external Lead Engineers to bring fresh thinking, raise the bar, and shape the future of engineering at Montu. If you're driven by scale, complexity, and meaningful product impact — and you care as much about team culture as clean code — this is your opportunity to lead, influence, and grow in one of Australia’s fastest-moving healthtech companies.

**The Opportunities**

Each of our three B2C squads has its own purpose and pace. As a Lead Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building scalable systems, uplifting your team, and driving technical excellence.

**Team One:**

*   Domain: Online Medication Fulfilment Experience
*   Tech: TypeScript, NestJS, Kafka, plus experience with integrations like eRx or Shopify is a bonus.
*   Team size: 6 engineers
*   What they do: Manage the clinic–pharmacy intermediary system, focusing on accounts and med requests, with a new audience rollout and project launch coming soon.
*   What they value: Empathetic leadership that uplifts the team while setting a high technical bar, and a strong bias for action.

**Team Two:**

*   Domain: Logistics, ordering, and large-scale fulfilment
*   Tech: Node.js, AWS, Kafka, complex systems, high-volume transactions
*   Team size: 13 engineers
*   Style: Scalable backend systems with complex workflows

**Team Three:**

*   Domain: Patient-practitioner consultations and clinical workflows
*   Tech: React, NestJS, AWS (CDK), monorepo
*   Bonus: Amazon Connect experience
*   Team size: 7 engineers
*   What they're building: Fast, responsive tools that make it easy for patients to connect and get the care they need — no lag, no friction.
*   What they value: Technical leadership grounded in empathy, clear communication, and a strong sense of business impact.

**What You’ll Do**

*   Lead your squad’s technical direction and architecture, while collaborating with other engineering leads and the Principal Engineer to influence broader technical decisions.
*   Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing systems
*   Mentor engineers and help them grow through pairing, code reviews, and guidance
*   Collaborate with product and business to deliver meaningful outcomes
*   Champion clean code, strong testing practices, and technical excellence
*   Help shape Montu’s engineering culture beyond your immediate team

**Qualifications**

*   A strong software engineering background with experience leading product development teams
*   Hands-on expertise in modern web technologies — JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React and AWS
*   A solid understanding of scalable architecture and clean coding principles
*   Great communication skills and an ability to engage well with technical and non-technical stakeholders
*   A willingness to lead by example — this is a hands-on role
*   A growth mindset and drive to build, improve, and deliver

**Additional Information**

You'll be joining a high-performing, fast-paced team where your work drives meaningful impact in a leading tech company at the intersection of healthcare. We take pride in our driven and results-focused culture, where ambitious individuals can push the boundaries of innovation and contribute to better outcomes for Australians.

Other benefits include:

*   Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform, fostering continuous growth and development.
*   Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.
*   The freedom of a full-time, work-from-home role.
*   Access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and select regional cities.
*   Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.
*   A private health insurance discount through Medibank.
*   Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
*   Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.
*   Enhance your home office with our work from home equipment allowance benefit.
*   Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.

_We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience._

Lead Engineer

Thanks for stopping by and learning more about this role at Sitemate! ✨🏗️ We’d love to hear from you 👩‍💻👩🏽‍💻🧑🏿‍💻👨🏻‍💻 **Brief Overview Of This Role** We are looking for a Tech Lead with mobile/full-stack experience to join our supportive and collaborative mobile team. This role would be great for you if you are looking for more technical authority and autonomy with your work. Maybe you’ve worked in startups or had your startup that has finished up, and you want to join a team that moves very quickly and places a huge emphasis on product and engineering. Maybe you don’t have quite as many years of experience as others, but think you would do well at taking on more responsibility. Your background and years of experience are less important than your enthusiasm and willingness to grow into a more responsible role where you can make a meaningful impact. You will have the opportunity to be a part of a small internal team working on impactful features used by thousands of users. You will have direct engagement, collaboration and communication with our VP of Product Strategy, CTO and CEO. **Employment**

*   Full-time
*   Based: Sydney, Australia / Melbourne, Australia / Remote - Australia
*   Remuneration: AUD $160,000 - $220,000 pending your experience

**Why should I consider joining Sitemate?**

*   Check out Sitemate’s team at the offsite: Sitemate Offsite 2022, Sitemate Offsite 2023 & recently Sitemate Offsite 2024
*   You can see what people really think about working at Sitemate here: Working at Sitemate
*   2024 Podcast: CEO Hartley Pike on his personal journey, scaling Sitemate, diversity and culture at sitemate
*   2023 Podcast: Listen to CMO Lance Hodgson’s tips on how to supercharge your career
*   2022 Podcast: Listen to CEO Hartley Pike speak about the company’s founding and broader Go To Market strategy
*   2022 Podcast: Listen to CTO Tim Bray speak about building high quality features that solve customer problems at Sitemate
*   We have equal opportunity for applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, sexualities & people with disabilities - Sitemate's team is proudly diverse and accessible. 55% of our team identify as coming from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. 43% identify as female. Our team ranges in age from 22 to 51 years old.
*   We're proud to have a global team with team members from Australia, Kenya, Brazil, France, Chile, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Vietnam, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, USA, Canada, Indonesia, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, and Uruguay.
*   Our Sydney office in Haymarket has fantastic on-site facilities including a rooftop garden, wellness centre, showers and cycle storage. The transport connections are excellent. Every Monday, the team enjoys a catered lunch together from one of the many nearby options.
*   You will be remunerated based on your performance. If you are performing well, you won’t need to wait 3 years or have to find better offers elsewhere to receive an increase to your remuneration. 7 out of the last 10 remuneration increases for Sitemate team members have been made pro-actively by management, without the individual needing to even raise the topic of remuneration.
*   You will get a laptop and a budget to set up your home office.
*   You will have visibility into the standardised career development plan for your role, and access to a professional learning and development budget.
*   You will get additional benefits and support as parents - with paid leave for both primary (min. 16 weeks) and secondary carers (min. 6 weeks) including adoption, as well as support and leave for the tragic circumstances of stillbirth or miscarriage.
*   You will have 20 days PTO, as well as paid compassionate & bereavement leave, sick & carer’s leave, and the ability to work from anywhere for a few weeks per year.
*   You will get equity options and ownership in Sitemate on a standard vesting schedule. See here for a general overview of how this works.
*   Sitemate has grown from 5 employees in 2018 to 150+, and we’re moving into the next stage of growth! We have a product that customers are strongly engaged with, and every month we get 1000s of new leads in our core/target regions with 0 cold calling and limited marketing spend (made possible by strong word-of-mouth and organic marketing efforts).
*   Sitemate’s founders have diverse backgrounds - one coming from engineering on major infrastructure projects; the second coming from product and graphic design. This brings a unique perspective internally where we blend deep industry experience with a passion (obsession) for modern best practices in product design.
*   Sitemate graduated from Australia’s #1 Technology Company Accelerator - Startmate.
*   Sitemate has strong financial backing from Blackbird (Australia and NZ’s #1 Vc), Shearwater Growth Capital & Marbruck Investments.
*   See info on our latest raise here.

**What is the working environment like at Sitemate?**

*   We are very transparent - monthly Allhands meetings provide the team with direct insight into team updates, customer stories, hiring plans and key metrics (NPS, Revenue, Financial Performance). During this Allhands meeting we also hear one ‘life story’ from one of our team each month - learning about different countries and cultures around the world.
*   We place an extremely high value on your time - you won’t be spending your days wasting time on fighting internal systems, botched together spreadsheet processes or doing data entry.
*   We use best in class systems that are seamlessly integrated to deliver our team the right information at the right time, allowing them to get their work done efficiently and to a very high standard.
*   You will have a core and close team around you, but you will also be exposed to and working directly with multiple departments - engineering, product, design, marketing, sales and customer success.
*   You will have a high degree of autonomy, as the focus is on outcomes and not hours. If you want to block off a few hours to run a personal errand or block off an hour to pick up the kids from school - no worries. No one will be monitoring your time.
*   We are constantly working to minimise the number of group meetings - daily check ins are all done asynchronously (in your own time) each morning. But spontaneous 1:1s or small sessions are strongly encouraged!

**What does Sitemate do, exactly?**

*   Sitemate builds best in class software products for the built world.
*   Industrial companies operating in the built world are facing a number of mission critical challenges - changes in work behaviour as Generation Z start to enter the workforce as mobile first users of software, and the drastic shift away from traditional mining to renewable energy projects such as wind farms and solar farms.
*   Our first product - Dashpivot, is a platform where industrial style companies streamline and standardise their processes in a new digital format. This new digital format enables them to complete and track work in the field on a mobile or tablet, and automate repetitive tasks and tracking through automated workflows and real-time analytics.

**See Some Of Our User Reviews For Dashpivot Here**

*   G2 Crowd
*   Trust Radius

**What will I be doing day to day in this role?**

*   Lead the development of our two mobile products and their backend services - from architecting new features to improving performance and code quality.
*   Own and drive the technical vision, ensuring all work aligns with long-term architecture and product strategy.
*   Mentor and support engineers on the mobile team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance.
*   Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and other Engineering teams to translate product requirements into scalable technical solutions.
*   Take the lead on diagnosing and resolving production issues, leveraging tools like Bugsnag and Datadog, and coordinating hotfixes with speed and precision.
*   Continuously improve engineering practices, including testing, CI/CD, performance monitoring, and technical documentation.

**What will be the biggest challenges for me in this role?**

*   Our mobile products seem simple to our users, but contain a high degree of technical complexity - from shared components across multiple mobile apps, to backend services that only serve the mobile client - there will be a lot to learn.
*   Pace - we move very quickly, so you’ll need to be excited to come in and learn extremely fast
*   We have a strong culture based on core values and standard operating procedures, you may need to unlearn a few things from previous experience

**What kind of skills and experience do I need to have? (Ideally most but not all)**

*   Javascript/Typescript experience is preferred.
*   React Native experience is preferred.
*   Node, Serverless & AWS experience a bonus.
*   MongoDB & DynamoDB experience is a bonus.
*   Native mobile experience is a bonus

**PLEASE Note**

*   If you go on our website and enter your email, you will become a lead in our CRM. To avoid this, you can watch videos directly here: Sitemate: No code software tools for the Built World
*   We do not use recruitment partners or services, so please save your time and don't reach out

Compensation Range: A$160K - A$220K

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