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We’re quietly on the lookout for a standout Technical Lead to join one of our most beloved clients - a purpose-driven HRTech startup reshaping how organisations create and design inspiring places to work. 
 
This business is ready to hire, but they’re holding fire for the final green light on a major project. Budget sign-off is close. Which makes this your early heads up - a chance to get on our radar before we go live. 
 
Because when it moves, it'll move quickly. And trust us, you’ll want to be in the mix. 
 
Let me introduce you to the biz.. 
 
Born and founded from the mind of a visionary behavioural scientist, this Australian start-up is on a mission to redefine and transform how schools and institutions build high-performing, human-centric workplaces. 
 
They blend deep behavioural research with thoughtful product design to create tools that empower education leaders to attract, develop, and retain exceptional people. 
 
Think: a small team, that’s mighty, and proudly mission-led.
Every feature shipped, every roadmap decision, every customer conversation - it all serves as a bigger vision for the future of work. 
 
Already partnered with schools and institutions across Australia and the US, and with a major long-term research collaboration underway with a top US university, and a growing list of customers. With several large-scale projects likely to land before the end of 2025 - the time is now to level-up their tech leadership.
 
The GiG
 
This is a hands-on, full-stack, Technical Lead role with real teeth. We’re after someone who can balance delivery, leadership, and modernisation. Someone who’s technically confident across architecture and code quality, but also deeply passionate about enabling a small team to thrive. 
 
You’ll steer a Senior Developer, collaborate directly with the Founder/ CEO, and help shape the future of both product and tech culture - potentially pulling in external firepower where it counts (think agencies, contractors, or AI/ML partners).
 
Your impact? Helping modernise their product into a beautiful, scalable experience. Creating better bridges between data, backend, and frontend. Elevating UX to match the strength of the IP. And ensuring the product can keep pace with the growing customer base and research opportunities.
 
You're someone who thrives in early-stage chaos, ships with care and speed, and knows how to modernise without breaking momentum.
 
This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is hands-on and full stack, with a frontend lean and a deep appreciation for UX
• Loves shipping fast and smart in high-context environments
• Has an eye for architecture, and is comfortable helping teams navigate tech debt
• Can connect the dots across design, engineering, analytics, and customer value
• Enjoys the pace and ambiguity of start-up SaaS

You’ll be the go-to technical voice in the leadership team - no CTO title on Day 1, but there’s a genuine pathway there for the right person, if you want it.
 
The Tech
 
Here’s a quick look at the stack:

• Frontend: Vue TypeScript (some legacy React)
• Backend: .NET Core 3.1
• Database: SQL Server, RDS and S3
• Infra: AWS (Docker, ECS, Lambda), Git + Bitbucket, CI/CD pipelines
• Analytics: Python, Athena, Plotly, SageMaker, DynamoDB

The product currently blends multiple data sources (from payroll systems to surveys and strategy builders) - and there’s an opportunity to level up how these systems talk to each other, improve UX consistency, and integrate machine learning models currently running outside the platform.
 
What They’re Looking For

• 10+ years of software development experience
• Strong full stack skills, with a frontend or UX lean
• Experience leading other engineers in a hands-on environment
• Comfort with architecture, roadmap shaping, and delivery
• Experience in early-stage or scale-up environments - ideally someone who’s been part of a business journey from $2M to $10M revenue.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills
• Interest or experience in data-rich product environments

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with AI/ML integration or model deployment (e.g. SageMaker)
• Experience with HRTech, EdTech, or similar purpose-led domains

Why this role matters
 
This isn’t just a job. It’s a rare opportunity to take the reins of a platform with meaningful impact, a loyal customer base, and work with a brilliant founder who truly values the role of technology with a pathway to CTO.
You won’t just build features. You’ll build foundations. You’ll help a good product become great. You’ll shape the technical culture, elevate your team, and play a strategic role in a company that actually walks its talk.
And yes, it comes with all the startup features: ambiguity, complexity, triage, speed. For the right person, that’s half the fun.
 
Interested?
 
We’d love to hear from you. Hit apply, or reach out directly for a confidential chat.
We’ll move as soon as the green light lands - and if your timing lines up, it could be a beautiful match!

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