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Lead the Future of Engineering ExcellenceMake a difference as a Technical Lead, Environments & Quality EngineeringJoin the largest general insurance group in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We''re a top-tier ASX-listed company helping to make the world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands.Your RoleAre you a passionate engineering leader ready to shape the future of technology environments and quality practices? IAG is seeking a Technical Lead, Environments & Quality Engineering to drive innovation, modernisation, and technical excellence across our engineering landscape.In this pivotal role, you''ll contribute to shaping the governance and strategy for environments, supporting stability and availability while coordinating major platform releases for critical programs of work. You''ll play a key part in the transition from traditional integrated environments to modern, ephemeral, on-demand solutions, leveraging service virtualisation and advanced test data management.You''ll also set the technical direction for our quality engineering strategyembedding security and quality at every stage of development through modern practices like CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding. Your leadership will balance hands-on technical contribution with strategic oversight, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical maturityThis is a permanent, full-time position open to candidates based in Gadigal Country (Sydney)About YouWe''re looking for a seasoned technical leader with a strong engineering background and a passion for driving change. To succeed in this role, you''ll bring:Experience:5+ years in software or platform engineering, delivering complex technical solutions at scale in agile environments.Proven experience building and operating internal platforms, developer products, or enterprise-scale technology solutions.Ability to lead multi-partner engagements and manage phased adoption of new processes or tools, ensuring measurable benefits and minimal disruption.Technical Expertise:Deep knowledge of DevOps, system design, cloud platforms, secure coding, and quality engineering practices.Handson experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps), test automation frameworks (Eg:Selenium, Playwright), API testing, and service virtualisationFamiliarity with test data management tools (Eg: Delphix, Informatica, Plutora, Enov8), observability and monitoring (New Relic, Prometheus), and quality reporting dashboardsAbility to assess and uplift existing enterprise test frameworks (e.g., Purple Fields vs. teamspecific stacks), avoiding tool proliferation, and aligning automation strategy to enterprise standards.Leadership & Collaboration:Ability to mentor and inspire teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and psychological safety.Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and advocate for quality and security.Skilled in driving governance rhythms, managing demand processes, and ensuring transparency in reporting and decision-making.Comfortable working across multiple teams and vendorsQualifications:Tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.A proactive mindset, staying ahead of emerging technologiesincluding AI-driven testing, agentic automation, and cloud-native solutionsto enhance platforms and processesIf you''re ready to lead technical innovation and make a real impact, join us and help shape the future of engineering at IAG.Applications close Friday January , 11:59PMJoining IAG you''ll have access to a raft of benefits from across the Group:Boosted superannuation with 13%as standardUp to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leaveWork from home and many more flexibility options with myFlexIndustry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carersDedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG AcademyA certified Family Inclusive WorkplaceAward-winning recognition and reward program (employment type eligibility criteria apply)About usAs part of IAG you''ll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That''s not just words. It''s our people promise. We''re ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference.We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.We''re ready for you. Apply today