Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Shape the future of Australia's premier basketball league through cutting-edge technology

About Us:
The National Basketball League (NBL) is a world-renowned basketball organisation, home to some of the globe's best players. As a leader in sports entertainment, we operate an innovative media platform and are dedicated to achieving new heights of success and growth. Our vision is to be the most entertaining sports experience for fans, through bold innovation and partnerships, and to become the fastest growing league globally.

Our Values

• Always Think Big: Be courageous, be open to new ideas, learn and grow - no limits.
• Be Accountable: Own it! Ask for help. The scoreboard matters.
• Integrity is Key: Act ethically, act honestly, keep our word.
• Show Respect: Show care, listen and seek to understand, value opinions.
• We are Fans Too: Have fun, always consider the fan, share the love of the game.
• One Team: Communicate, trust each other, celebrate the wins, build relationships.

About This Opportunity
The National Basketball League is looking for an exceptional Lead Full Stack Engineer to join our technology leadership team as the 2IC to our GM Technology. This is your chance to combine your passion for technology with the excitement of professional sports, driving innovation that connects millions of basketball fans across Australia and beyond.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead technical strategy, mentor high-performing teams, and build the digital experiences that bring NBL closer to fans while powering the operational systems that make the magic happen behind the scenes.

What You'll Do
Drive Technical Strategy

• Partner with our GM Technology to shape and execute technology vision aligned with NBL's ambitious growth plans
• Lead architectural decisions across web, mobile, and backend platforms
• Champion best practices in development methodologies and platform selection

Lead Through Code

• Get hands-on with React-based frontend applications and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Design and build serverless Node.js APIs and scalable middleware solutions
• Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform for seamless DevOps automation
• Oversee mobile development strategy and cross-platform initiatives

Build & Inspire Teams

• Mentor talented developers across multiple disciplines
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
• Lead hiring initiatives to build world-class development teams
• Drive knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration

Ensure Operational Excellence

• Establish robust CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Maintain system reliability and security across all platforms
• Drive DevOps adoption and infrastructure automation
• Lead modernization efforts and technical debt management
  

What We're Looking For
Essential Experience:

• 7+ years in software development with 3+ years in senior technical leadership
• Expert-level React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript skills
• Strong Node.js, Express.js, and serverless architecture experience
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Working knowledge of mobile development (React Native preferred)
• Proven track record scaling applications for high traffic and concurrency
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, microservices, and distributed systems

Bonus Points For:

• Passion for sport and understanding of the unique demands of live sports technology
• Experience in sports, entertainment, or media tech environments
• Background with live streaming, real-time data, or high-concurrency applications
• Machine learning/AI experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar
• Cloud platform certifications

Why Join the NBL?

• Impact: Your work will directly enhance the experience of basketball fans nationwide
• Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technology in the dynamic world of professional sports
• Growth: Be part of NBL's exciting expansion and digital transformation
• Culture: Join a passionate team that values both technical excellence and sportsmanship
• Variety: Every day brings new challenges from live game technology to fan engagement platforms

Ready to Join the Team?
If you're a technical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to make a real impact in Australian sports, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us take NBL's technology to the next level.

The National Basketball League is dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion. We wholeheartedly embrace individual differences and warmly welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations peoples.