Technical Lead - Salesforce and Front End
- Auckland
- Permanent
- Full-time
It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live. As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler, and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.And to get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.Sound like you? Then read on.The opportunity:AIA New Zealand’s Technology team is seeking a Technical Lead – Salesforce and Front End with strong leadership capabilities and hands-on expertise to drive the development of engaging digital experiences using Salesforce technologies such as Omnistudio, Lightning, Experience site, and Marketing Cloud.This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering scalable solutions. The Technical Lead will champion engineering excellence by enhancing technical practices and cultivating a strong engineering culture. They will simplify technology through strategic leadership across Salesforce and frontend teams, ensuring solutions are designed with a “build once, use for all” mindset to streamline business processes. Responsibilities include overseeing solution design, providing accurate development estimates, and leading technical implementation to ensure high-quality outcomes and smooth deployments.The role also involves close collaboration with internal and external teams to establish best practices, clarify expectations, and mentor team members across both project and BAU contexts.Key responsibilities include:Software delivery and technical developmentRequirement analysis, solution design and development estimationTechnical design for assigned projects, small work requests and BAU activities across the technology portfolio.Where required design, code, unit test, build and deploy complex software componentsLeading and Mentoring Development TeamWork collaboratively with the AIA business SME’s, Project Managers, Development Teams (local and offshore) and vendors to deliver required software solution across the technology portfolio.Lead the review and redesign of processes or procedures, on an ongoing basis, to deliver improved team productivity and efficiencyApplication ArchitectureTake full responsibility for defining a technical solution based on detailed Business Requirements and aligned to the solution architecture across the technology portfolio.Ideally, you’ll bring:Bachelor, Technical Degree or Tertiary qualifications in Technology or related discipline, or 5+ years’ experience in application developmentMultiple Salesforce certificationsExcellent knowledge of and experience at least one of the following technologies:Salesforce Service CloudSalesforce Sales CloudSalesforce Marketing CloudSalesforce Industries and OmnistudioSalesforce Experience CloudSalesforce Platform Apex developmentSalesforce Visualforce, Aura and LWC developmentSalesforce AI Agentforce and EinsteinStrong commercial experience of working within software development projectsWhy choose AIA?At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better'. We do this by offering:Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobilityCompetitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to rechargeMembership to AIA Vitality, our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance, tools, and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. AIA Vitality partners include Airpoints™, Woolworths, MoleMap, endota, Les Mills, Samsung, Garmin and many more!A supportive and inclusive workplaceFlexible working arrangements.If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, apply now!Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. AIA NZ values diversity in the workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles. If there's anything we may need to consider to support you with our recruitment process, please email .We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.Interested Candidates: Apply using the ‘Apply’ button. No emailed applications accepted. For general enquiries only, contact:You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.