Engineering Lead

Engineering LeadLocation: Sydney or Melbourne - HybridPackage: Up to $230k base + 12.5% bonus + superThe Opportunity:You’ve led high-performing engineering teams. Now lead one that helps over half a million Aussies get more out of their pay cheque.We’re hiring an Engineering Manager to drive the next stage of growth for an award-winning Australian fintech. Profitable, stable, and trusted by 13,000+ employers across hospitals, schools, and frontline services. This isn’t about vanity growth or VC chaos. It’s about scaling a product that truly matters.The Challenge:Set the technical direction and shape the system architecture.Grow and mentor a team of engineers, balancing execution with career development.Partner with product managers to deliver outcomes that connect directly to business impact.Drive agile practices, strong engineering standards, and a collaborative, inclusive culture.Align with other engineering leaders to guide strategy, hiring, and resource allocation.What You’ll Bring:5+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in engineering management.Strong track record in building and leading more than 1 full-stack squadDepth in an OO language (C#.NET, Java, or C++) plus a modern JS framework (React, Angular, Next.js).Cloud expertise (Azure, AWS, or GCP) with solid database knowledge (SQL Server, Postgres, Redis).Proven ability to balance people leadership with technical credibility.What's on offer:Base Salary: Up to $230,000 + 12.5% Bonus + SuperHybrid Working: 3/4 days in officeHoliday Extras: 3 bonus days at Christmas, two volunteer days, and birthday leave.Parental Benefits: Up to 20 weeks paid leave, $3k return bonus, super on unpaid leaveWellbeing: $295 annual wellness allowance, massages, flu shots, private health cover discountsPerks: Free coffee, monthly events, referral bonuses, long-service rewardsExtras: Salary packaging for cars/devices, share plan, tailored career developmentApply now or reach out for a confidential conversation:📧: george.bates@latitudeit.com.au🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bates-b482148b/