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 Ready to Apply? If you are excited by building scalable SaaS infrastructure and leading strong engineers, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining what you enjoy leading and building. Recruitment Agencies We appreciate your hustle, but we’re not engaging agencies right now.
