Engineering Manager: Lead DevOps & Web Platform

Assurant; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Auckland is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee a cross-functional team in software development. Responsibilities include leading the engineering team, implementing best practices, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and leadership skills, along with proficiency in modern programming languages and DevOps practices. A commitment to inclusion and diversity is essential for this role.

Benefits

Development programs and study grants

Cultural day off

Annual health & wellbeing allowance

2 mental health recharge days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Development Manager, or Senior Technical Lead leading a team.
• Strong engineering background across the full software development lifecycle of web applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and coaching to the engineering team.
• Define, implement, and continuously refine engineering best practices.
• Ensure DevOps pipelines and automation processes are robust and optimized.

Skills

Leadership

Software development lifecycle

Communication skills

Operational leadership

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript

DevOps practices

RESTful API design

Tools

Azure cloud services

Selenium

GitHub Actions

Job description

A leading service provider in Auckland is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee a cross-functional team in software development. Responsibilities include leading the engineering team, implementing best practices, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and leadership skills, along with proficiency in modern programming languages and DevOps practices. A commitment to inclusion and diversity is essential for this role.