Lead Design Engineer - Data Enablement

Overview

The Lead Design Engineer for Data Enablement holds comprehensive technical leadership and accountability for Tait Communications' data-related products and platforms. This covers analytics, data, and telemetry application initiatives, ensuring cohesive product architecture, integration, and scalable delivery as the data offerings expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the complete technical lifecycle of Tait’s data domain products, guaranteeing architectural uniformity, code quality, and long-term maintainability.
• Direct tactical enhancements to generate short-term commercial value in various markets.
• Lead development of long-term technical strategies for data initiatives, collaborating closely with the Data Architect to translate plans into actionable technical execution.
• Manage oversight of outsourced development activities to ensure adherence to company standards, architecture intentions, and protection of intellectual property.
• Safeguard critical system knowledge and key technical decisions within internal teams.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks affecting scalability, security, operability, and complexity.
• Serve as a senior technical authority, mentoring engineers, establishing engineering standards, and reviewing system designs to uphold engineering excellence.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced senior engineer with leadership capabilities across complex systems and full product life cycles.
• Expertise in designing and evolving multifaceted systems, including implementation, testing, and integration phases.
• Strong skills in architectural evaluation, capable of comparing design alternatives and forecasting impacts on scalability and maintainability.
• Proficient in diagnosing and resolving challenging technical issues; skilled in mentoring others to enhance design and engineering quality.
• Experienced with managing or overseeing external software development, emphasizing quality control, sustainability, and knowledge retention.
• Sound judgment in assessing and managing technical and delivery risks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including insurance, annual flu vaccinations, and additional sick leave in the first year.
• Modern office amenities such as free on-site parking, gym facilities, and café access.
• Recognition through long service benefits and an active social club promoting workplace camaraderie.

Company Background

With over five decades in the industry, Tait Communications designs and supports vital communication networks worldwide, primarily serving public safety, transportation, and utility sectors. Founded in Christchurch, New Zealand, the company fosters a collaborative team environment focused on impactful technological solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

The organization is dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.