Technical Lead -PHP/AWS

About Objective:
At Objective, we create software that makes a difference. With over 400 people and five development labs spread across Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom, Objective is a leading developer of SaaS solutions for the government.
Our role:
The Technical Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality SaaS software systems. This includes bringing strong skills in analysis, design, programming, and testing to support the transition of our platform to an AWS-hosted SaaS solution.The role involves technical leadership and accountability for enabling fellow team members to grow as software engineers on the cloud space.
The role reports to the Development Director and will be responsible to provide oversight and feedback to the development squad through a dotted-line reporting structure.

A Day In Your Role:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems, APIs, and integrations across products.
• Refactor legacy code to improve performance, maintainability, and security.
• Define and evolve system architecture, interfaces, and design patterns in line with the product roadmap.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code; oversee unit, integration, and end-to-end test frameworks.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and drive technical best practices.
• Prototype new ideas, assess risks, and introduce modern tools and technologies.
• Monitor and resolve technical issues, including vulnerabilities and system performance.
• Lead and mentor engineers, growing team capability in architecture, coding, and processes.
• Drive Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, refinements, retros, PIRs), ensuring team focus and delivery.
• Foster collaboration and high performance through clear communication and coaching.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Guide technical decision-making, advocate for product improvements, and align development with long-term goals.

Your Skills, Experience And Beyond:

• Full Stack Development: 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications across front-end, back-end, and databases.
• Programming Languages & Frameworks: Expert in PHP with advanced knowledge of Symfony and Laravel; strong proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks including React and Angular.
• Database Management: Skilled in both relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with AWS, build and deployment pipelines, and Git (feature branches, pull requests).
• System Architecture: Proven ability to design functional, graphical, and infrastructure building blocks to ensure cohesion, stability, and scalability of product suites.
• Integration & APIs: Experienced with RESTful web services, third-party integrations, and APIs.
• Software Engineering Practices: Deep understanding of SOA principles, design patterns, and open-source frameworks; committed to writing high-quality, maintainable code aligned with industry best practices.
• Agile & Collaboration: Strong background working in Agile teams, including pair programming, code reviews, testing, and mentoring junior developers.
• End-to-End Development: Skilled across the complete SDLC, covering databases, web applications, backend development, and deployment.

If you do not tick every box, do not let that stop you. We value potential, learning agility, and diverse perspectives just as much as experience, and we encourage you to apply.
At Objective, we recognise and celebrate our diverse team as pivotal to our strong employee engagement and our high-performing culture, underpinned by Our Values.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable laws in the regions where we operate.
To ensure a positive experience, please inform our Talent Team of any adjustments or accommodations you may require during the recruitment process, so we can support you effectively.