Technical Lead

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (Australia-based)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

Montu is Australia's largest healthtech business focused on alternative healthcare, supporting patients, doctors, and pharmacies through Alternaleaf, SAGED, and Leafio. As a founding member of Cannabis Council Australia, Montu's mission is to make alternative healthcare more accessible. The company has been recognized as Australia’s fastest-growing tech company (Deloitte TechFast 50) and is a top startup on LinkedIn. This role offers a fully work-from-home arrangement with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Job Description

Montu is seeking a Technical Lead to help scale, innovate, and deliver best-in-class digital experiences, transforming healthcare access through technology. In this role, you will set the technical direction and elevate the performance of a high-performing engineering team. You will work hands-on to design scalable, secure systems, mentor engineers, and champion continuous improvement, ensuring the platform aligns with the mission of delivering personalized alternative health services to thousands of patients.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and drive technical excellence across major projects and systems.
• Design and build scalable solutions using React, Node.js/NestJS, GraphQL, AWS, and other technologies.
• Uplift the skills and capabilities of the team through coaching, code reviews, and pairing sessions.
• Partner with engineering managers, product teams, and business stakeholders to translate ideas into impactful solutions.
• Lead architectural decisions, ensure clean, testable code, and continuously improve tooling and delivery processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reduce tech debt, and explore emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background with experience leading technical teams and delivering high-impact products.
• Deep expertise in modern web technologies: TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and AWS.
• Experience working across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a clean architecture mindset, focusing on scalability and maintainability.
• Proven ability to influence, mentor, and inspire others while maintaining a hands-on technical presence.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical details into clear business value.
• A growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Additional Information & Benefits

• Join a high-performing, fast-paced team where your work drives meaningful impact in a leading tech company.
• Be part of a driven and results-focused culture that encourages innovation.
• Benefits include:
  • Access to SAGED courses and more via the Greenhouse learning platform.
  • Discounts with over 450 retailers through the Reward and Recognition platform.
  • Full-time, work-from-home role.
  • Access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and select regional cities.
  • Mental health support through the Unmind wellbeing platform.
  • Private health insurance discount through Medibank.
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Swag kits to celebrate key milestones.