Automation Lead Developer

Company :

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd

Take your next step with Sime Industrial - where our people build something bigger.

We are seeking an experienced Automation Lead Developer - Integration to join our Enterprise Automation team based in Brisbane.

As a key member of our Digital and Enterprise Automation team, you will lead the design, development and support of enterprise integration solutions that connect critical business systems across Sime Industrial. Working closely with business stakeholders, technology teams and external partners, you will deliver scalable, secure and high-performing integrations that enable seamless data flow and drive operational efficiency across the organisation.

Reporting to the Manager - Enterprise Automation, you will provide technical leadership across integration initiatives, contribute to integration strategy and architecture, and support the continued evolution of our integration platforms and capabilities. This role will play an important part in supporting our growing technology landscape, including Workato, Microsoft Azure Integration Services and future integration requirements associated with our D365 ERP journey.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the design, development and implementation of enterprise integration solutions across a diverse application landscape.

• Develop comprehensive integration designs, technical specifications and solution documentation.

• Design, build and maintain APIs to enable secure and reliable communication between systems.

• Partner with business stakeholders, analysts and technology teams to gather requirements and develop fit-for-purpose integration solutions.

• Configure, deploy and support integration platforms, middleware and associated technologies.

• Develop and maintain data mapping, transformation and orchestration logic to ensure accurate and consistent data exchange.

• Lead troubleshooting activities and resolve complex integration issues across business-critical systems.

• Monitor and optimise integration performance to improve reliability, scalability and efficiency.

• Ensure integration solutions comply with security, governance and architectural standards.

• Contribute to solution architecture reviews and integration design decisions.

• Support and manage relationships with external development partners and technology vendors.

• Produce and maintain technical and end-user documentation to support ongoing operations.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive best-practice integration approaches across the organisation.

• Stay current with emerging integration technologies, tools and industry trends.

What you'll need:

You are a highly capable integration professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to influence stakeholders, solve complex business challenges and deliver scalable enterprise solutions.

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience designing, developing and supporting enterprise integrations and APIs.

• Experience working with Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) technologies such as Workato, Boomi, MuleSoft or similar platforms.

• Strong understanding of integration architecture, patterns and best practices.

• Experience designing and developing REST and web service integrations.

• Strong knowledge of data mapping, transformation and orchestration concepts.

• Experience working across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including testing, deployment and support.

• Experience troubleshooting and supporting production integration environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical diagnostic skills.

• Experience working with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Workato integration platform.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Integration Services

• Experience supporting ERP, HRIS, payroll or enterprise application integrations.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations or integrations.

• Knowledge of cloud-based integration architecture and event-driven design principles.

• Experience working with DevOps, GitHub, Jira or similar development and delivery tools.

• Experience leading or mentoring developers within a delivery team.

• Experience working within a large enterprise or industrial environment.

Who are we and why work with us?

Sime is a partner of choice for some of the world's best brands in the Industrial and Motors sectors, including Hastings Deering, TerraCat, BMW and Porsche. With operations in 17 countries and territories and a strong footprint across Asia Pacific, we continue to grow, delivering sustainable value through operational excellence, innovation and strong governance.

When you join our team at Sime Industrial, you'll benefit from:

• Innovation & Transformation - Play a key role in shaping enterprise integration capabilities and supporting major technology initiatives, including our evolving D365 ecosystem.

• Health & Wellbeing Support - Access programs and resources that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program and discounted private health insurance.

• Career Development - Expand your expertise by working on enterprise-scale integration, automation and digital transformation initiatives across a diverse portfolio of businesses.

• Team & Culture - Join a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance - We prioritise wellbeing through flexible working arrangements and opportunities to balance professional and personal commitments.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about integration technologies, enjoy solving complex business challenges and want to help shape the future of enterprise connectivity across a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Sime Industrial.