" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eEngineering Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11263\"\u003e Development \u0026amp; Programming \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11265\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11266\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e We\u0027re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multiple high-performing software engineering teams responsible for mission-critical financial platforms. This is an opportunity to shape the future of complex, large-scale systems while leading talented engineers through an exciting period of transformation.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be responsible for the delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement of products supporting high-value financial transactions. Success in this role requires strong technical leadership, a passion for developing people, and the ability to balance innovation with operational excellence.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Do\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead and develop multiple software engineering teams comprising 20\u0026ndash;50 engineers across direct and indirect reports.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn the design, delivery, reliability, and evolution of critical technology platforms.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide technical leadership on architecture, scalability, resilience, and software design.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHire, mentor, coach, and retain high-performing engineering talent.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster a culture of accountability, ownership, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner closely with Product, Architecture, Risk, Security, and Operations to deliver strategic outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead major production incidents, post-incident reviews, and operational improvements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrive modernisation initiatives while ensuring business continuity and platform stability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChampion engineering best practices, automation, observability, and AI adoption to improve developer productivity.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify pain points within engineering teams and lead initiatives that improve the way technology is built and operated.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience leading multiple software engineering teams in a complex technology environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong engineering background with experience designing and building scalable distributed systems (Java experience is highly regarded).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to understand architecture, review technical designs, interpret production logs and operational signals, and coach engineers through complex technical challenges.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience delivering large-scale engineering initiatives from strategy through execution.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong people leadership with experience hiring, developing, and retaining engineering talent.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComfortable operating in highly regulated, high-availability environments where reliability and operational risk are critical.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading production incidents, audits, operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou\u0027ll Be Successful If You\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake ownership rather than waiting for direction.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay calm and decisive during high-pressure production events.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalance delivery with long-term platform health and operational stability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild trust quickly with engineers and stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinuously learn new technologies and complex business domains.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead by influence, technical credibility, and example.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on solving problems, not simply escalating them.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNice to Have\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience within banking, wealth management, capital markets, or other regulated financial services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to modern cloud platforms, DevOps, observability, and AI-enabled engineering practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience modernising legacy platforms while maintaining live production services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll have the opportunity to lead talented engineering teams, influence technology strategy, and help transform critical platforms that support millions of transactions. If you\u0027re passionate about technical leadership, building exceptional teams, and delivering resilient software at scale, we\u0027d love to hear from you. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4480534\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "