Senior Engineering Leader: Drive Tech Strategy & Delivery

Digiscale; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Digiscale in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering organization, drive architectural decisions, and ensure delivery of high-quality software products.

You will partner with product, marketing, and sales to align roadmaps, implement scalable processes, and mentor a growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or engineering (or equivalent).
• 8+ years in software development, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with agile development and cloud-based platforms.
• Proven track record delivering complex software projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team to ensure timely, quality project delivery.
• Collaborate with the product team to define and prioritize the roadmap and features.
• Develop and implement engineering processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends to inform decisions and drive innovation.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on projects.
• Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure timely delivery.
• Act as a technical advisor to the executive team on new technologies and product development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Java

C++

Python

Job description

Digiscale in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering organization, drive architectural decisions, and ensure delivery of high-quality software products.

You will partner with product, marketing, and sales to align roadmaps, implement scalable processes, and mentor a growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced tech environment.