At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.
Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.
Job Description
Are you passionate about building scalable, secure, and innovative software solutions that power exceptional product experiences? We're looking for a Director, Software Engineering to lead high-performing engineering teams and drive delivery for some of the most critical products in our technology ecosystem.
In this role, you'll own engineering execution for core products, champion modern practices, and ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards. You'll collaborate closely with Product Management, Architecture, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs while enabling digital transformation and AI integration.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead Engineering Delivery: Drive execution for one or more core products, ensuring quality, performance, and timely delivery.
* Shape the Roadmap: Partner with Product Management to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
* Champion Modern Practices: Promote CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native architectures across teams.
* Ensure Enterprise Alignment: Maintain compliance with architecture, infrastructure, and security standards.
* Build High-Performing Teams: Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering transparency and continuous improvement.
* Communicate Strategically: Translate technical decisions into business-relevant language for stakeholders.
* Drive Transformation: Support digital initiatives and AI integration to future-proof our platforms.
* Manage Operations: Oversee day-to-day engineering processes, vendor relationships, and recommend improvements.
* Plan for Growth: Support budgeting, resource planning, and succession planning for key roles.
Job Qualifications
* 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
* Proven success in leading product-focused engineering teams.
* Strong understanding of enterprise software development, cloud infrastructure, and AI technologies.
* Experience working in cross-functional, global teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
Why Join Cotality?
Cotality has a culture of collaboration- we champion ownership, initiative and leadership To support your whole self, our benefits are built to help you thrive at work and in life.
* In addition to modern offices across Australia and New Zealand, our hybrid working model provides you with the opportunity for flexible working conditions that work best for you and the business;
* 10 half days of Wellbeing leave each year to help you recharge and access to our Employee Assistance Program;
* $600 AUD annual wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, wellness apps, ergonomic gear and more;
* Generous Parental leave offering, $750 AUD in Baby Bucks and our peer recognition turned into rewards program - Bravo
* Free subscription to the Calm app as well as other mindfulness tools, online health and nutrition courses;
* Complimentary access to Australia's most comprehensive property research platforms including RP Data and exclusive employee-only market updates and access to the industry's best property experts;
* Two community and volunteer leave days each year to support meaningful causes and our charity partners.
Cotality's Diversity Commitment
Cotality is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone's unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Cotality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace across Australia and New Zealand. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a drug-free workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
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