Technical Lead - TV

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

We are seeking a Hands-on Technical Lead to lead the Streaming frontend development team for Connected TV Web. Designed for a technical expert who loves growing people as much as building software, this hybrid role balances team leadership with direct code contribution. You will champion the career growth and well-being of your engineers while remaining a core contributor to our TV applications. 

What You'll Do

• Build & Architect: Act as a key individual contributor building high-availability TV Web applications while driving scalable, resilient architecture.

• Champion AI Innovation: Lead the integration of AI coding assistants and automation tools to streamline development workflows and keep the team ahead of tech trends.

• Uphold Engineering Standards: Maintain high resilience, scalability, and security through defensive coding, deep-dive code reviews, test automation, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Spearhead R&D: Conduct research and spikes into emerging technologies, guiding the team from initial trial through rollout and success measurement.

• Manage & Coach People: Lead the full employee lifecycle- including hiring, performance reviews, and career coaching- for a team of high-performing engineers.

• Mentor & Cross-Skill: Provide direct technical mentorship to level up team capabilities and eliminate single points of failure.

• Enable Agile Delivery: Remove technical roadblocks and manage competing priorities within Scrum frameworks to consistently meet roadmap commitments.

• Foster Team Culture: Cultivate a learning-oriented environment rooted in diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety.

• Partner Across Disciplines: Serve as the primary technical voice when collaborating with Product Managers, Designers, and external partners.

• Translate Tech to Business: Communicate complex technical roadmaps and AI initiatives into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

• Technical Leadership: 5+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in formal line management or technical leadership roles.

• Connected TV & Modern Web Tech: Deep hands-on expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and Connected TV (CTV) platforms.

• Scalable Architecture: Strong foundation in RESTful services and scalable API design.

• Agile & DevOps Mastery: Deep understanding of Agile/Lean practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• AI Tools & Workflows: Practical experience leveraging AI tools to increase team velocity and modernize development processes.

Desirable:

• High-Scale Delivery: Track record of building and maintaining applications serving millions of users.

• Streaming Media Tech: Experience with high-volume Video on Demand (VOD), Live streaming, or broadcast technologies.

• Cross-Platform Expertise: Hands-on exposure to cross-platform TV and web ecosystem development.

Additional Information
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.