Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer at IAG

Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We’re a top-tier ASX-listed company helping to make the world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands.

Your Role

As our Lead Engineer, you’ll define the shape of our Integration Ecosystem and set the standard for governance portals and API gateways. Your leadership will ensure these platforms are secure, compliant, and built to enable innovation and seamless connectivity across the enterprise and with external partners.

You’ll influence strategy, embed best practices, and drive automation to elevate engineering maturity and accelerate delivery. From shaping platform roadmaps to implementing governance frameworks and championing DevSecOps, you’ll create a foundation that empowers teams and builds trust at scale. This is your opportunity to inspire technical excellence, introduce modern integration patterns, and keep us future-ready through continuous improvement and innovation.

If you’re ready to lead with vision and make a lasting impact on how we connect and deliver value, join us and help transform our integration landscape.

This is a permanent opportunity based near any of our major centres in Australia.

About You

• Proven experience in API management platforms and gateways (MuleSoft, Apigee, and Flex Gateways).
• Deep knowledge of integration patterns, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and automation tools (GitHub Actions, Packages, Advanced Security. Vault, Nexus, Munit)
• Hands-on experience with developer portals (preferably MuleSoft Experience Hub and Anypoint Exchange).
• Ability to design and build intuitive developer experiences, integrating governance, MCP (Managed Connectivity Platform), and portal capabilities into a single, seamless interface.
• Skilled in creating self-service tools and workflows that simplify API discovery, onboarding, and compliance for developers.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (MuleSoft CloudHub, Apigee) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and uplift engineering maturity.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence across architecture, product, and delivery teams.

Applications close Saturday, 28 February 2025.

About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

We’re ready for you. Apply today.

Key skills/competency

• API Management
• Integration Patterns
• Microservices Architecture
• DevSecOps
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Cloud Platforms
• Kubernetes
• MuleSoft
• Apigee
• Technical Leadership