Full Stack Tech Lead

Tech Lead Opportunity

This role is based in Perth, WA. We're currently considering candidates who are already located in Perth.

About Us

CorePlan is a product-led SaaS company building modern operational software for the mining industry.

We design and scale a cloud-native platform used by global customers to manage complex, real-time field operations. Our system replaces fragmented tools and spreadsheets with a single, high-performance product that handles critical operational data at scale.

Mining is our domain. Technology is our craft.

We are a high-performing, execution-focused team building a category-defining SaaS platform from Perth to the world.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Tech Lead to guide a team of up to six engineers while driving architectural direction across our SaaS platform.

You will set technical standards, shape system design, and ensure we build for scale, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

This role is for a Senior Engineer who thrives on leadership and ownership, but still enjoys writing high-quality production code.

You will influence both what we build and how we build it.

What You Will Do

Lead the design and delivery of high-performance product features

Own backend architecture, APIs, and data modelling decisions

Set and uphold engineering standards across code, tooling, and pipelines

Mentor and grow engineers, building capability and accountability

Partner closely with product and design to align technical direction with business goals

Contribute hands-on to complex technical work

You will be accountable for technical quality, not just delivery speed.

What You Will Bring

5+ years of professional software development experience

2+ years leading projects or small engineering teams

Strong proficiency in TypeScript and/or Python

Deep experience designing APIs and scalable backend systems

Experience working with relational databases at scale (PostgreSQL or MySQL)

Background in B2B SaaS product environments

Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern DevOps practices

Proven ability to balance hands-on coding with technical leadership Strong communication skills, able to translate technical decisions into business impact

Our Tech Stack

Backend: NestJS (Node.js), Django (Python), TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind Mobile: React Native

Key Engineering Projects

You will work on initiatives such as:

Scaling our SaaS architecture to support global growth

Designing high-performance APIs for complex operational datasets

Improving system reliability in 24/7 mission-critical environments

Evolving our microservices architecture for resilience and observability

Building real-time data flows between field hardware and cloud systems

Enhancing database performance across large relational datasets

Strengthening CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

This is product engineering technical lead at scale, with real-world impact.

Perks & Benefits

Central CBD location - in state of art offices

Hybrid role - blending deep focus time with collaboration and connection

Vibrant office culture and team events (monthly all hands, lunch and learns, office pilates, office jukebox + more)

Corporate swag

Parental leave top-up pay (covering the difference between the government's minimum parental leave payment and your regular base salary)

Access to EAP mental health & wellbeing services for you and immediate family members

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