Engineering Team Lead

Software Engineering

Leadership

All New Zealand

Permanent

Dom Gunn-Taylor
Dom Gunn-Taylor

Executive General Manager

Posted

August 6, 2025

  • Ideally AKL-based but can be remote in NZ
  • Lead a team of six across backend, frontend, and mobile
  • Shape product engineering practices and frameworks
About the Company:
Our client is a dynamic, fast-scaling technology business delivering impactful digital products to a wide audience. With a strong focus on values, collaboration, and innovation, the company provides a platform where engineers thrive and make a meaningful difference.

About the Role:
As Engineering Team Leader, you’ll co-lead one of the key product engineering teams alongside senior leadership. Managing a team of six engineers (across backend, frontend, and mobile), you'll balance people leadership with hands-on technical support, especially in backend (.NET) areas.

Your focus will be on team performance, delivery, mentorship, and technical quality, taking on a significant share of leadership responsibilities.

Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams
  • Strong backend engineering background (ideally .NET)
  • Experience supporting cross-functional product teams
  • Agile/DevOps experience with CI/CD and team rituals
  • Strong communicator, mentor, and culture builder
  • Comfortable balancing leadership and technical contribution
  • Skilled in prioritising team goals and aligning with business direction
Why Work Here?:
  • High-trust environment with meaningful ownership
  • Direct access to senior leadership and decision-making
  • Fully remote or hybrid from Auckland
  • Collaborative, values-led team culture
  • Leadership role with room to shape and grow
  • Inclusive workplace that supports continuous development
  • Work from Home options available

If you’re a confident team leader ready to shape people, product, and process while still keeping your technical skills sharp, apply now!!

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