Engineering Manager

Woolworths Supermarket; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Job summary

Woolworths Group in Sydney combines cutting-edge technology with a hybrid work model. As Engineering Manager, you will guide a team of engineers to deliver secure, scalable digital solutions that support Woolworths' digital ecosystem.

You will mentor engineers, define technical strategy, collaborate with product managers and designers, and drive operations excellence with robust monitoring and incident practices. The role emphasizes a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, software engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years in software development with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills and Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an engineering team across disciplines to deliver robust digital solutions.
• Drive technical excellence and innovation through design reviews and best practices.
• Shape engineering strategy and align with product and business objectives.
• Ensure operational excellence with monitoring, incident management and reliability.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with product, design and operations.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

Software development

Communication & collaboration

Mentoring & people leadership

Technical vision & strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Monitoring tools

Incident management

Job description

• Opportunity to work on the latest technology and methodologies
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Surry Hills (Sydney based) with a Hybrid working model

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow. It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

As an Engineering Manager, you will leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership skills to guide and inspire a team of highly skilled engineers. You will ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions that underpin Woolworths’ digital ecosystem. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team, driving innovation and delivering exceptional results for the business.

This role will have a significant impact on the development and maintenance of Woolworths’ digital products and services, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders across the organisation.

• Lead & Mentor Engineering Team: Guide, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers across various disciplines (software development, cloud infrastructure, data engineering), fostering a positive and collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and a passion for building high-quality technology solutions.
• Drive Technical Excellence & Innovation: Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, engineering practices, and architectural design within the team. Encourage experimentation with new technologies and approaches to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Shape Engineering Strategy & Vision: Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to define and implement a cohesive engineering strategy that aligns with Woolworths’ overall business objectives and supports the delivery of exceptional digital experiences.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Champion operational excellence by implementing robust monitoring, alerting, and incident management processes. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure system stability, performance, and security.
• Facilitate Collaboration & Communication: Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations. Effectively communicate technical decisions, progress updates, and roadblocks to stakeholders at all levels.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools.
• Technical Leadership experience
• Strong Engineering Background
• Operational Excellence Mindset
• Excellent Communication & Collaboration skills
• Passion for Technology & Innovation

What you’ll experience

• We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team!
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere' policy that gives you the opportunity to harmonise work, life and your wellbeing.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.