Lead Agentic AI Developer

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Agentic AI Developer to design, build, and deliver intelligent agent solutions for an innovative AI powered chat platform with a dynamic, backend driven UI. Working across AI, backend and frontend, you will provide technical leadership while remaining hands on in the design, development and deployment of production grade agentic AI solutions. This is a permanent position based in Sydney or Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of agentic AI solutions and backend services.
• Architect AI agents, tool integrations, workflows, and conversational experiences.
• Champion an AI coding assistant first approach to development, leveraging AI tools to accelerate and enhance delivery.
• Build and maintain scalable Python services, APIs, and MCP integrations.
• Own feature delivery from requirements through to production deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Drive quality, reliability, performance, security, and observability across the platform.
• Integrate AI capabilities with enterprise systems, data platforms, and user applications.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams.
• Contribute to platform architecture, technical strategy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience developing production software using Python and/or Typescript.
• Hands on experience with Google Agent Development Kit (ADK), Vertex AI, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Proven experience building and deploying AI agents and LLM powered applications.
• Experience designing and implementing MCP servers, tools, and agent integrations.
• Strong experience with FastAPI (or similar Python frameworks), REST APIs, and modern backend architectures.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and cloud native development on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, testing, Git workflows, and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualification in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Front End Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Next.js 16 and the App Router for building streaming enabled frontends.
• Deep understanding of TypeScript 5.9+ for developing robust, type safe client applications. Extensive experience implementing modern UI components using React.

Desirable

• Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases, and semantic search.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Contributions to open source AI/ML projects or agent frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Benefits

• Access to publications and products from across the company family.
• Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
• Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies, including an onsite gym at Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney offices.
• Range of leave options to support personal needs and moments that matter: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Support on making the most of your money.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please let us know.