Engineering Lead

You’re only human.   

It’s a strange thing to say, because us humans are capable of incredible things. And at Medibank, we know our greatest potential lies in the people who work with us.   

We strive to make real, fundamental change, driven by a simple purpose: to create the best health and wellbeing for all of Australia.  

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Lead to join our Connected Health Technology team; a squad dedicated to building virtual and interconnected health applications that improve lives.

This is a senior technical leadership role where you’ll guide a cross-functional team of engineers, analysts, and delivery managers.

You’ll be hands-on with code, deeply involved in architectural decisions, and responsible for mentoring and growing technical talent. You’ll play a key role in shaping scalable, secure, and high-performing digital health solutions that align with Medibank’s purpose: Better Health for Better Lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a squad of up to 10 engineers, analysts, and delivery managers.
• Define and drive technical vision, architecture, and strategy for your product area.
• Make key decisions on design patterns, frameworks, and technology stacks.
• Write and review high-quality, maintainable code (with at least 50% hands-on contribution).
• Mentor engineers across all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Champion system quality through testing strategies, observability, and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate across engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Drive technical debt reduction and lead refactoring efforts to improve maintainability.
• Support technical aspects of vendor evaluations and third-party integrations.

Must Haves

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years in technical leadership roles (e.g. Tech Lead, Staff Engineer).
• Deep expertise in at least one primary technology stack, with broad technical knowledge.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and scalable distributed systems.
• Excellent coding skills and experience with agile development methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead geographically distributed teams.
• Bonus: Experience in health tech, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, DevOps, and secure coding practices.

Imagine working with us…

We understand that work means different things to everyone...  We know happy, healthy people make great teams, and great teams put more heart into each customer and patient interaction. And that’s why we’re reinventing work.    

Imagine a workplace where work didn't feel like work.

A workplace where you could shape when and where you work to have more impact.

Where flexible working isn’t a buzzword, it’s a reality.  

Imagine a workplace that helps you and your family thrive. 

Where connection, personal development and health and wellbeing are front of mind.

Learn more about our benefits here: https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/rewards-benefits/ 

For you, work should help you Live Better. It should bring you fulfillment and joy. And with Medibank, it could. 

Inclusion and Accessibility  

We believe in everyone's potential and strive to make Medibank inclusive for all, because different perspectives make us better.

To learn about our commitments, employee experiences, and benefits, go to https://careers.medibank.com.au/culture/diversity-inclusion/ 

We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. For any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@medibank.com.au.