About Us 

TABtouch is embarking on a mission to revolutionise the digital entertainment industry. As we expand, we’re searching for new team members who possess a passion for innovation and change. 

You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment. We cultivate a collaborative team structure that nurtures creativity and provides ample opportunities for learning and growth. 

Headquartered in Perth, we offer flexible working arrangements – with employees working from all over Australia. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to build a bright future for WA’s digital entertainment industry. 

About the Role  

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated technical Team Lead to join our Platform Enablement team. As a leader, you will inspire and guide a team of talented software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the architecture of our APIs, ensuring the scalability, security and optimal performance of the services that form the backbone of our platform.  

The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record in API development, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate technical vision into tangible results. If you are passionate about building the foundation for cutting-edge applications and are eager to lead a team of dedicated professionals in an agile, collaborative and highly motivated environment, we invite you to be part of our team and contribute to the next phase of our platform's evolution.  Join our team and contribute to the creation of cutting-edge software solutions that will help shape the future of our industry. 

About You  

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills and qualities: 

• Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining APIs using various technologies and protocols (e.g., REST, GraphQL, gRPC). 
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to lead and inspire technical teams to achieve goals. 
• Ability to foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the team. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices, such as Kanban or Scrum, and the ability to lead Agile development teams. 
• The capacity to translate technical vision into actionable plans and help drive innovation. 
• Ability to define and execute a technical strategy for API development that aligns with organisational goals. 
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to API development (e.g. C#, Python, Node.js). 
• Deep understanding of API architecture principles, including microservices, versioning, and scalability. 
• Knowledge of API security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption. 
• Understanding of database systems and data modelling to support API interactions. 
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks as they evolve. Willing to participate in on-call support within the team as required. 

The following skills and qualities will be well regarded: 

• AWS experience and/or certification. 
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker for packaging and deploying APIs. 

What are you waiting for?

Apply now with your CV and cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit for this opportunity.

For more information visit TABtouch Careers or contact us at [email protected]

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening, which will include two reference checks, police clearance and Australian Working Rights check.

Additional benefits

• Forward-thinking and ambitious team that values diversity, hard work, and the continuous quest for excellence.
• Personal learning and development budget
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• 17.5% loading on Annual Leave
• Enjoy discounts on optical and Private Health Insurance
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of regular employee experience events and wellness initiatives.
• Generous maternity/paternity leave entitlements

At Racing and Wagering WA, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and making reasonable adjustments in which everyone is included and treated fairly.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.     

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.