Engineering Manager

Catalyst IT

Catalyst IT is a leading open-source software, cloud engineering, and enterprise consulting company delivering innovative technology solutions to government, education, healthcare, and commercial organisations. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams and drive the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.

About the Role

As an Engineering Manager, you will combine technical leadership, people management, and project delivery responsibilities. You will mentor engineers, oversee technical execution, and work closely with clients, architects, and product teams to align technology initiatives with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support software engineering teams
• Manage project delivery, timelines, resources, and budgets
• Establish engineering standards, development practices, and quality processes
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and clients on technical strategy
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career development
• Ensure software quality, security, reliability, and scalability
• Remove technical and organisational blockers impacting team performance
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and team effectiveness
• Contribute to strategic planning and technology roadmaps

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• Previous experience leading engineering teams or complex technical projects
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, cloud platforms, and Agile methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with open-source technologies highly regarded
• Ability to balance technical decision-making with people leadership

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-impact technology projects
• Collaborative and values-driven engineering culture
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities
• Exposure to open-source, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives
• Flexible and supportive working environment

Join Catalyst IT and help deliver innovative technology solutions that create meaningful impact across New Zealand and beyond.

Pay: From $10,800.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Extended annual leave
• Free food
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person