Engineering Manager (Experiences and Core Super)

Company Description

Whether you’re working from home or on your way to the office, chances are you’re probably reading this because you’re seeking a new adventure, or you’re up for a new challenge. GROW Inc might just be that for you!

So, who is GROW Inc?

Founded in 2016, we’re the Australian FinTech success story solving major problems in the Superannuation and Managed Funds industries. The administration platforms (the software that tracks everything to do with your super and investments) that you see today are built on things you or your parents would recognise from the glory days of 90’s computing - we're revamping the way this is done through modern, powerful technology to create a better experience for you and every other Australian.

How are we doing it?

We’re solving this by disrupting the wealth management industry with DLTA, our platform built on Distributed Ledger Technology. We’re making super and investments more timely and making the information more accessible whilst enabling wealth management companies to offer more cost effective solutions: all with the goal of improving the financial wellbeing of all Australians.

Now with over 1 million Australians using our technology every day, we're ramping up as we build new products and enter new industries, and we're looking for talented, driven people (just like yourself!) to join us.

We’re rebels with a cause. We’re authentic, diverse, and we embrace our differences as we continue to put a dent in the universe. We know diversity of thought helps us to build better solutions for our customers which is why we encourage the entire GROW team to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.

As an Engineering Manager at GROW, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with business goals. This role combines people management with technical leadership, ensuring engineering excellence, timely delivery, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow high performing software engineers through consistent adherence to repeatable and scalable practices.

• Conduct individual growth plans, regular 1:1s, and performance reviews to support engineers’ professional development.

• Set clear expectations and goals for individuals and the team.

• Build diverse teams with complementary skills and perspectives.

• Encourage peer feedback and continuous improvement.

Project & Delivery Management

• Oversight of system architecture decisions and ensuring alignment with long-term goals.

• Collaborate with Product, Delivery Managers and Design to define scope and priorities.

• Deliver on technical roadmaps and provide clear, strategic plans for system evolution, tech debt reduction, and scalability.

Technical Oversight

• Ensure engineering best practices, code quality, and system architecture standards.

• Participate in technical design reviews and provide hands-on guidance when needed.

• Lead postmortems, root cause analyses, and mitigation plans for production issues.

Process Improvement

• Champion Agile methodologies and continuous delivery practices.

• Identify and implement improvements in team workflows and tooling.

Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong technical background (Java and JavaScript preferred, along with relevant complementary technologies)
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in cloud-native environments (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Prior experience in a scale-up or fast-paced tech environment

Why you’ll love working at GROW

• Growth Opportunities – Last year over 20% of our team stepped up through promotion!
• ME Days – Take an additional 4 days of leave off per year to support your wellbeing and recharge the batteries!
• Hybrid Working Model – We've adopted a true hybrid work approach!
• Inclusive Holidays – Flexibility to swap public holidays to recognise what matters most to you!
• 10 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – Irrespective of parenting role, as well as Superannuation contributions for new parents while on unpaid parental leave for a period of up to 12 months!
• Learning & Development Budget – Up to $500 per year to use on your own development!

Looking for a job can be stressful and we don’t want you agonising over the wording of your cover letter, so don’t include one. Just make sure your CV is well-written and detailed enough so we can get a better idea of the type of person you are. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, but you feel inspired to join our mission, we encourage you to send in your application. You never know, you could be the perfect person to join our team!