Engineering Manager (50% Hands on - 50% People Management)Join Trideca to apply for the Engineering Manager (50% Hands on - 50% People Management) role.About the JobTrideca is a strategy, data and digital partner for technology transformation across Australia.
We have worked with leading enterprise companies such as NAB, Suncorp, Optus, Medibank, and AGL to empower businesses through digital innovation.We are partnering with a global leader in corporate payments and financial technology to build a modern, cloud-native payments platform.
As Engineering Manager, you will balance technical leadership with people management, driving both code quality and team growth.About the Team & RoleYou will lead a dynamic engineering team responsible for the organisation's next-generation payments platform.
The platform is comprised of event-driven microservices, Kubernetes, Terraform/Terragrunt, Kafka, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted engineering tools.Who This Role Is ForThis role is ideal for someone who loves both hands-on engineering and people leadership.We Are Looking For Someone WhoGets energy from solving hard technical problems and coaching their teamCan switch effortlessly between a production incident and a difficult 1:1Sees code review as an opportunity to mentorBelieves in empowering teams rather than dictating decisionsEnjoys being hands-on and architecturally influentialIf you have moved away from hands-on engineering or prefer not to engage deeply in people leadership, this role will not be the right fit.How You'll Make an ImpactTechnical LeadershipWrite and review production C#/.
NET code regularlyDrive architecture, design direction, and technical roadmapLead design sessions and solve complex distributed systems challengesProvide constructive, developmental code reviewsChampion secure, responsible use of AI engineering toolsPeople LeadershipLead through servant leadership; unblock, support, and empowerBuild a strong engineering culture focused on learning and accountabilityMentor engineers through structured growth and feedbackEnable autonomy with clear goals and guardrailsHandle difficult conversations with empathy and clarityDelivery & OperationsDrive reliable delivery using metrics such as lead time, MTTR, and change failure rateReduce friction and technical debt to maintain team flowOwn complex delivery and production issues end to endPromote resilient, observable architectureRepresent the team with stakeholders and align priorities effectivelyNon-Negotiable RequirementsThese are essential and weighted equally.Ability to write, debug, and review production-level C#/.
NET code todayProven experience building and leading high-performing engineering teamsOwnership of architectural decisions for distributed systemsHands-on experience with CI/CD, IaC, and modern DevOps practicesActive and responsible use of AI-assisted development toolsAbility to coach engineering teams on AI toolingExperience You'll Bring2+ years leading software engineering teams10+ years of professional software development experienceProven track record of building strong engineering cultureDeep understanding of cloud-native engineering and distributed systemsExcellent communication and stakeholder managementExperience in payments or financial systems (preferred but not mandatory)Technology You'll Work WithC#/.
NET, TypeScriptKubernetes, Terraform, Terragrunt, containerisationKafka and event streamingAngular or modern frontend frameworksCI/CD pipelines and DevOps automationData-intensive systemsAI-assisted engineering workflowOur ValuesClients Come First: We obsess over our clients and deliver outstanding experiences.We Celebrate Our Differences: Diversity fuels creativity and problem solving.Achieve Greatness Together: We respect, value, and inspire each other to elevate the bar.Own Your Space: We commit to our clients, ourselves, and each other.Debate, Agree, Commit: Open dialogue drives stronger solutions.Have Fun, Go Nuts: We believe in fun, creative work culture.BenefitsSalary sacrificing options, including novated leasesExtra leave for menstrual and menopause support, and public holiday swaps for religious observancesAnnual Learning & Development budgetDiscounts on fuel, groceries, insurance, and moreUnlimited access to our Employee Assistance ProgramWe never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.We're excited to hear from a hands-on engineering leader ready to shape a world-class corporate payment platform.
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