Senior Director, Global Platform Architecture & Engineering

Tribe Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Auckland role

Executive-level package

Job summary

Tribe Group seeks a Senior Director of Engineering & Architecture in Auckland to lead a hands-on, high-impact engineering and architecture function. You will guide platform modernization, scale production systems, and align engineering with business outcomes while shaping culture and delivering executive-level influence.

The role requires deep credibility, systems thinking, and a pragmatic approach to AI, with responsibility for a sizeable and global digital portfolio across consumer apps,

Qualifications

• Experience building and operating production-grade platforms.
• Experience with large, multi-platform delivery across services (mobile, web, TV).
• Proven track record of improving engineering organisations and operating models.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and architecture across a global digital portfolio.
• Drive platform modernisation and legacy migration initiatives.
• Foster a high-trust culture and develop leaders across the function.

Skills

Systems thinking

Executive stakeholder influence

Leadership of large teams

AI pragmatism

Technical credibility with senior Eng

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Tribe Group seeks a Senior Director of Engineering & Architecture in Auckland to lead a hands-on, high-impact engineering and architecture function. You will guide platform modernization, scale production systems, and align engineering with business outcomes while shaping culture and delivering executive-level influence.

The role requires deep credibility, systems thinking, and a pragmatic approach to AI, with responsibility for a sizeable and global digital portfolio across consumer apps,