Director of Software Engineering

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

Drive engineering excellence across a 50+ person Auckland team
Shape modern software products used by customers worldwide
Blend coding, architecture, and commercial decision-making

About the OrganisationOur client is a global leader in their field, offering a range of software and services. Employing a global workforce with engieering based out of Auckland, they have the footprint to make a genuine impact.About the RoleAs Director of Software Engineering, you will lead a significant portion of the software portfolio, overseeing strategy, product alignment, software architecture, and delivery across the globe, focusing on an Auckland based team of 60-70 people.You will work closely with the VP of Engineering and other senior leaders to modernise the global engineering environment, shape new product development and champion the delivery of scalable SaaS solutions that power critical customer facing tools.This role requires a rare blend of hands-on technical expertise, architectural leadership and strong commercial acumen, and will be responsible for making high-level decisions on priorities, investment, and innovation across a diverse technology stack. Are you and Engineer at your core that wants to lead a large engineering fuction?Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, delivery, and structure of various software solutions
Partner with senior stakeholders across Product, Design and Commercial to align delivery with customer and business goals
Mentor and guide a large team of tech leads and engineers, promoting coding excellence and modern engineering practices
Oversee the modernisation of development practices, enterprise architecture, and DevOps tooling
Make informed decisions on technical priorities, feature roadmaps, and systems integration based on product, customer, and financial factors

Skills and Experience Required

10+ years in hands-on software engineering, including 5+ years leading large-scale teams
Strong technical background and hands-on coding ability across multiple languages and environments
Proven leadership in large-scale development environments, with a focus on agility, security, and data-heavy systems
Experience with DevOps, Cloud, Big Data, and integration-heavy architectures
Commercial mindset with the ability to prioritise development based on product and financial goals
Clear communicator, open to challenge and capable of driving engineering culture and innovation

Benefits

Valuable short term annual incentive
Valuable annual stock options
Health Insurance
Food truck Fridays
Subsidised parking
Perk-filled tech office with gaming machines, table tennis tables and more!

How to ApplyClick APPLY and include your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and fit for the role. For further information, please contact Paul Kelly at paul.kelly@absoluteit.co.nz.Posted byPaul KellyBusiness Manager & Principal ConsultantAs a Recruitment Consultant, Paul Kelly believes the right people are the most important asset in any business.

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