Lead Software Engineer

Who We Are iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Software Development & Technical Leadership: Design, build, and deliver secure, scalable, high-quality systems; set best practices; review code; drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Technical Strategy & Innovation: Guide technology choices, architecture, and design patterns; lead Agile delivery; promote DevSecOps, CI/CD, automation, and modern practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Partner with developers, product and business teams; clearly communicate technical concepts; enable alignment and collaborative decisions.
• Continuous Learning & Mentorship: Stay current with emerging technologies; mentor engineers; foster knowledge sharing, capability uplift, and professional development.

What’s In It For You At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours. We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA, and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

• 10+ years of professional software development experience in full-stack environments.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript (React) and/or Java or C#, and Node.js.
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud technologies, serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Proficient in modern CI/CD practices, observability, and end-to-end software development.
• Experience communicating complex ideas and concepts with peers and stakeholders.
• Experience in regulated industries and hybrid delivery models is desirable.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance development efficiency, automation, and solution design.

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

iSelect and Compare the Market, brands of iCompare Group, are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside iCompare Group without your consent.