Engineering Manager

Description:

Company DescriptionNine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company – the home of Australia’s most trusted and loved brands spanning News, Sport, Lifestyle, and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on creating the best content, accessed by consumers when and how they want – across Publishing, Broadcasting and Digital.Nine’s assets include the 9Network, major mastheads such as The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian Financial Review, radio stations 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR, digital properties such as nine.com.au, 9Now, 9Honey, Pedestrian.TV, Drive, subscription video platform Stan and a majority investment in Domain Group.Our Purpose: We shape culture by sparking conversations, challenging perspectives, and entertaining our communities.We bring people together by celebrating the big occasions and connecting the everyday moments. Australia belongs here. We bring our purpose to life via three shared values: We walk the talk, turn over every stone and keep it human.Job DescriptionThis team is a dynamic and innovative group of engineers responsible for
building and maintaining the software that empowers our Publishing Editorial newsrooms to create
and deliver high-quality content to our audience. We are passionate about streamlining workflows,
improving efficiency, and providing cutting-edge tools that enable our journalists and editors to tell
compelling stories.
Key responsibilities include:Developing and supporting the systems that facilitate content planning, scheduling, and collaboration across our newsrooms.Building and maintaining the tools that allow our editors to curate engaging and dynamic homepage experiences for our audience.Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and
deliverables.Oversee the technical design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions that
meet business requirements.Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and practices, promoting efficiency
and effectiveness.Contribute to the development and execution of the engineering team's strategic roadmap.Align the team's work with broader organisational goals and priorities.Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and
continuous improvement.Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to team members,
supporting their professional development and growth. Qualifications Essential qualifications, experience & skillsExcellent communication skillsExcellent people and stakeholder management skills2+ years in a team or technical leadership role managing people4+ years experience in web or software developmentStrong technical knowledge and understanding of software development lifecycle and processesProven skills in creating a high-performance team environmentManaging yourself and your team in a fast-changing environment with competing prioritiesA strong understanding of agile development best practices, including Scrum and LeanmethodologiesDesirable qualifications, experience & skillsHands-on skills working on technologies like GoLang, ReactJS, Kubernetes, Docker etcMedia and publishing experience
Additional InformationOur 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.