Engineering Manager at Brighte Capital Pty Ltd

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Management, Technical Decision-Making, Mentoring, Agile Methodologies, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Software Development, Solution Architecture, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Code Quality, System Performance, Distributed Systems, Event-Driven Architecture, Domain-Driven Design

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About Brighte Our mission is to make consumer energy resources (CER) affordable and accessible for everyone. Brighte is building the platform to enable and accelerate the energy transition by making it affordable, easy and less risky to buy and sell energy equipment. Our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been awarded Telstra Businesswoman of the year in 2020 as well as winning the Sustainability Crusader award at B&T's 2023 Women Leading Tech Awards. She is a passionate and humble leader who has a human first approach to business. As a business in 2025, we have been named a AFR Sustainability Leader within the Banking and Finance category and won the inaugural Sustainability Award at the Affies in 2024! About the Role As an Engineering Manager, you'll combine strong technical decision-making with strategic thinking and business acumen. We're looking for someone highly motivated, adaptable, and ready to grow with the business. You’ll lead by example, mentoring and developing talent, fostering effective communication, and driving continuous improvement across teams. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and shaping the future of engineering, we’d love to hear from you. \n What You'll Do Architect and design distributed systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Implement modern engineering practices such as microservices, domain-driven design, and event-driven architecture. Oversee code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices through rigorous code reviews and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD). Drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to improve delivery and system performance. Build and lead high-performing engineering teams, including offshore and onshore resources. Develop and implement an Engineering Competency Matrix to set clear expectations and support career growth. Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Ensure timely delivery of business value through agile methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Data, Operations) to align technical solutions with strategic goals. Manage IT operations including DevOps, application support, and security to maintain system integrity and compliance. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. You're a certified Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification (preferred). Proven track record in software development management and solution architecture. Minimum 8+ years in engineering roles, with at least 3 years in leadership positions. Experience in building scalable systems and integrating multiple microservices. Strong background in cloud infrastructure (AWS) and DevOps practices. Demonstrated success in implementing engineering standards and improving delivery processes. Technical Competencies Languages & Frameworks: PHP, .NET C#, Java, JavaScript (ReactJS, ReactNative), Python. Architecture & Design: Microservices, Event-Driven Design, Domain-Driven Design. Tools & Platforms: AWS, Docker, EventBridge, CircleCI, SonarCloud, Jira. Data & Integration: SQL, MySQL, MSSQL, Data Warehousing, API design (OpenAPI). Methodologies: Agile, CI/CD, Test Automation. What's in it for you? Flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs and a hybrid work model. Our office is designed for collaboration, creativity and balance between office engagement and remote flexibility. Our in-office days are Monday through Thursday (4 days), with Friday as a remote day. Free lunch! Yes, there is such a thing! Kickstart your week with our Monday Mingle meaning lunch on us and great company. From tacos, to sushi, to charcoal chicken, it's a delicious way to catch up, unwind and connect. Get social. We host a range of social activities at Brighte. A fan-favorite being our weekly Thursday social event, where you can catch up with colleagues over a drink, snack and a game of table tennis. We want our employees to share in Brighte’s success. You will be given an opportunity to join our Employee Share Option Plans (ESOP). Snacks galore – who doesn’t love that? Our thoughtfully stocked pantry includes snacks to suit your every mood. Fresh bread, protein bars, popcorn, fresh fruit, chocolate, soy crisps, cookies – you name it! We also offer a carefully curated collection of wines and beer on tap for those looking to unwind or enjoy a social moment. End-of-trip facilities. Cycle in to work, lock up your wheels and have a shower in our end-of-trip facilities, which come complete with towel service and hair dryers. Anniversary leave - your dedication at Brighte won’t go unnoticed. Enjoy an extra day to celebrate your work anniversary with us. \n Diversity and Inclusion At Brighte, we celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Our inclusive culture is the foundation of our innovative and dynamic environment. ------ Named LinkedIn’s #10 Top Australian Start Up (2021), we know we wouldn’t be anywhere without our investors, who believe in our mission and the opportunities that lie ahead for a brighter future. Airtree Ventures, Grok Investments, Kim Jackson and Scott Farquhar’s Skip Capital, and Qualgro Partners all continue to support Brighte in making this dream a reality! If you want to join this mission-driven, inclusive, and highly collaborative team, click apply and upload your resume! All applicants will receive a response. As part of our process, we require all candidates to undertake references and background checks, which include a police check, anti-money laundering and bankruptcy checks. ________________________________________________________

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Responsibilities

As an Engineering Manager, you will architect and design distributed systems while leading high-performing engineering teams. You will also oversee code quality and drive the adoption of modern engineering practices.