Engineering Manager

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Lead the native app engineering team responsible for delivering a best-in-class news experience for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. You'll drive the product and technology roadmap for two of Australia's most respected mastheads, focusing equally on technical delivery and the professional growth and wellbeing of your team.

Day to day you will:

• Lead a cross-functional squad of 7 native mobile engineers (including a Quality Engineer), partnering closely with the Product Manager and Designer.

• Mentor, coach, and provide one-on-one feedback to foster a highly motivated, high-performance team culture.

• Translate business goals and requirements into effective engineering solutions and deliverables, acting as a technical enabler.

• Drive the continuous improvement of squad processes and ways of working to increase capacity and capability.

• Guide engineering decisions, ensure adoption of best practice, and remove single points of failure by cross-skilling staff.

• Effectively manage people processes, including the hiring of new talent.

What you’ll bring:

• 2+ years in a team leadership role with formal line management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mobile application development and delivery (native iOS/Android or cross-platform).
• Strong understanding of Agile development best practices, including Scrum and Lean methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Product Managers to translate strategy into solutions.
• A demonstrated bias for action and a history of driving high performance and self-improvement in yourself and those around you.

Nice to have:

• Experience building cross-platform applications for both iOS and Android.

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.