Head of Engineering & Architecture

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 146 000 - 164 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Austria seeks a Head of Engineering & Architecture to guide engineering practices and architectural standards across multiple products. This role involves mentoring engineers, ensuring technical alignment with business strategy, and promoting modern software delivery practices. Ideal candidates have significant experience in leading large technical teams and a deep understanding of cloud-native environments.

Leistungen

Autonomy to shape engineering direction

Stable and profitable business

Supportive leadership team

Qualifikationen

• Proven success leading engineering and architecture teams of 20–30+ developers in a product-based environment.
• Background in a fast-growing tech company or top-tier product organization.
• Deep understanding of modern software architecture and engineering delivery.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the engineering and architecture roadmap.
• Lead and mentor senior engineers and architects.
• Ensure alignment between technical design and business strategy.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic delivery

Stakeholder management

Software architecture

Cloud-native platforms

Tools

Microsoft/.NET

Azure

AWS

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

$260,000 – $290,000 package (incl super)

$260-290K package, incl super | CBD / Fringe | Scaled Digital Product Environment

We’re partnering with a high-profile technology business that has built one of the country’s most sophisticated consumer platforms - and they’re only just getting started.

With an enviable track record of stability, innovation and delivery, this organisation is seeking a Head of Engineering & Architecture to lead the next evolution of its platform strategy and technical excellence.

About the Role

As the Head of Engineering & Architecture, you’ll set the direction for engineering practices, technical design and architectural standards across multiple product streams. You’ll balance visionary leadership with pragmatic delivery, guiding a team of senior engineers and architects through modernisation and scalability initiatives.

This is a rare opportunity to influence system design end-to-end, uplift engineering maturity, and foster a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the engineering and architecture roadmap across several value streams.

Lead and mentor senior engineers and architects, fostering a high-performing and empowered culture.

Ensure alignment between technical design, business strategy and platform scalability.

Promote best-practice software engineering, DevOps, and cloud-native architecture.

Collaborate closely with product, delivery, and business stakeholders to ensure high-impact outcomes.

Introduce governance and frameworks that balance innovation, performance, and reliability.

What You’ll Bring

Proven success leading engineering and architecture teams of 20–30+ developers in a product-based environment.

Background in a fast-growing tech company, scale‑up, or recognised top‑tier product organisation (Fast 50 / AFR Top Companies, etc.).

Deep understanding of modern software architecture and engineering delivery in Microsoft/.NET environments.

Expertise across cloud‑native platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP).

Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic delivery skills.

Passion for developing people, building culture, and driving innovation at scale.

Why You’ll Love It

Work on a large‑scale digital platform with millions of active users.

Join a stable, profitable business that continues to innovate.

Autonomy to shape the engineering direction and influence technical culture.

Supportive leadership team, modern stack, and high‑performing environment.

Apply now to discuss this confidential opportunity and take a key leadership role in one of Australia’s most forward‑thinking digital environments.

Your application will include the following questions

• How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Engineering?