Technical Team Lead

We are looking for a hands-on Tech Team Lead to guide a team of 3 developers in Melbourne, working on our recruitment tech platform. Whether you lean more Frontend (React) or Backend (Node), as long as you know your way around full-stack JavaScript and love building quality software, we want to hear from you.
This is a 70% leadership / 30% hands-on role where you’ll set the tech direction, write code, mentor the team, and help us smarten up our dev workflows with modern AI tools.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead the team (70%): Own the tech roadmap, coach three awesome devs, partner with Product, and lead architectural decisions.Stay hands-on (30%): Write code, run code reviews, design APIs, and integrate modern systems across React, Node and AWS.Drive quality & delivery: Set high standards for our codebase, handle safe deployments, and jump in to solve complex tech issues when needed.Embrace AI-assisted dev: Lead how we safely use AI dev tools (like Claude Code/Codex) to speed up our builds without sacrificing quality.
What you bring:
Strong background in JavaScript / TypeScript (React frontend and/or Node backend).Solid architecture, API design, and web app security knowledge.Great communication skills and a passion for mentoring people.Good judgment when using AI dev tools to accelerate building.Bonus points: GraphQL experience.
Perks & Culture:
We’re an energetic, collaborative bunch who love what we do. Aside from flexible hybrid work, you’ll get:
In-office Barista & Dog-friendly offices 🐶☕Extra leave: Birthday leave, a free "YOU Day", and up to 2 weeks "Work from Anywhere".Parental leave: 12 weeks for primary carers.Wellbeing: Onsite yoga/bootcamps, EAP support, and great employee discount programs.
Apply now and be part of the team shaping the future of work at ELMO!
ELMO Software Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team - a commitment reflected in our Reconciliation Action Plan.
As the first software company in Australia and New Zealand to achieve ISO 42001:2023 Certification, we're passionate about responsible, secure and safe AI. Key to this role is an awareness of data privacy and security, as you'll be working with sensitive employee data in accordance with our ISO 27001:2022 Certified security policies.