Tech Lead - Sydney, Australia (CBD area) - Contract

About us:

Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients.  Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.

The Role:

We are seeking a Tech Lead for a project-based assignment to support a client engagement in Sydney, CBD area. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring strong engineering expertise, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. You will remain actively involved in software development while partnering with senior business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and distributed teams to drive successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and cloud-native application development, preferably on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires the ability to lead technical initiatives, communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, and coordinate engineering efforts across globally distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead hands-on engineering efforts using TypeScript, Node.js, and modern cloud technologies.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to local team members.
• Partner with C-level leaders, VPs, and technology stakeholders to understand priorities, align expectations, and communicate progress.
• Coordinate closely with engineering teams across multiple regions to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
• Translate business and stakeholder needs into clear technical plans and actionable workstreams.
• Review architecture, code quality, technical decisions, and implementation approach.
• Support delivery planning, technical problem-solving, and day-to-day execution.
• Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.
• Help ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with client expectations.

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a Technical Lead on complex projects.
• Solid understanding of cloud-based application development, preferably with GCP.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Experience coordinating work across distributed or global teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment with high visibility.
• Ability to work onsite in Sydney.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with teams across multiple regions, especially India and the US.
• Experience in real estate technology, proptech, property management platforms, brokerage platforms, leasing systems, or adjacent real estate domains.
• Prior consulting or client-facing delivery experience.
• Experience with cloud architecture, APIs, microservices, or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern engineering workflows.

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Tech Holding is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR