Job Description
Hi. We’re OFX, a global provider of online, international payment services. We solve the complexity of moving money and enable better decisions. Headquartered in Sydney with offices worldwide, we’re a customer-focused business that is all about inspiring customer confidence.
At OFX, you’ll have the opportunity to reach beyond your role and function across disciplines. Make use of your diverse skill set at a business that values your expertise and turn your potential into reality.
Purpose of your role
As an integral member of the engineering leadership team and extended Technology Management team, the Engineering and Platforms Manager is responsible for the direction and delivery of key technology platforms for a designated domain.
Your primary responsibility will be building a practice of highly skilled and motivated software engineers, that are assigned to work in highly autonomous, cross-functional and empowered delivery teams. You will contribute to the OFX business objectives by coaching your direct reports to work as high performing teams, developing the culture and practices that ensure that every individual understands and is contributing to the overall Technology strategy.
You will work together with product managers, product owners, scrum masters and subject matter experts to deliver impactful outcomes for OFX. You have ownership and accountability of the day-to- day management and task prioritisation of your team, and your role will be critical to ensuring that your teams(s) are working towards the overall strategic Technology objectives, collaborating across teams where required and yet remain autonomous and unblocked from each other as much as possible.
The Engineering and Platforms Manager strives to achieve the highest levels of software engineering principles, practices, and quality throughout its Delivery Teams. The Engineering and Platforms Manager is responsible for ensuring that these ideals are upheld throughout the software development and Dev Ops lifecycle.
In addition to your background in software engineering, QA, and people management, you will need to have softer skills in building relationships, motivating individuals, communication and stakeholder management. You will be responsible for a delivery outcome, ensuring that teams understand the vision and then establishing the delivery processes, collaboration and critical decision making to ensure that this outcome is achieved through an inclusive, empowering and overall enjoyable environment. You’ll need to encourage debate and mentor the team in making appropriate decisions, however, also be prepared to lead problem solving and make hard decisions were required.

Qualifications
Skill & Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience leading cross functional engineering teams with a Dev Ops mindset
• Excellent understanding of Agile development methodology and development practices such as TDD, Kanban, Lean, etc.
• Experience working in environments which follow Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Configuration Management practices
• Significant experience in building web and mobile apps (especially React and Typescript)
• Significant experience with #, ASP .Net Core and/or Node JS technologies
• Significant experience working in a cloud native environment (AWS preferred), specifically with a distributed application architecture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Building effective quality practices within teams: (unit testing, acceptance criteria frameworks, etc)
• Experience with Software as a Service (Saa S) product development desired

Key Attributes

• Ability to understand complex business processes and requirements
• Ability to build and contribute to the success of a high performing team
• Willingness to contribute across functions and geographies to ensure the success of the team
• Desire to bring innovation to the solution development process
• High level of self-motivation to achieve the ultimate team and company success
• Ability to identify and follow the right course of action
• Takes commitments seriously, doesn’t let others down, follows through with responsibilities
• Ability to define own tasks when given business and team goals
• Enjoys dealing with and successfully manages large volumes of detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead and mentor developers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, attention to detail and follow-through skills
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new methodologies and technologies

Additional Information
What it's like working at OFX
We’re OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. We’re committed to making things easier for our clients, pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.
We operate as one team, cross-functionally and globally, to drive outcomes that deliver excellence for our customers. We're curious self-starters who love learning and sharing our knowledge with others. We embrace change and use our initiative and resilience to overcome challenges.

• Always keep learning. We offer a wide range of learning and career development opportunities to help every OFXer build their capacity and career, with leadership training, secondments, internal mobility and access to a large library of online learning.
• Make a difference. Through our Make a Difference program, we encourage OFXers to give back to causes and communities that are important to them. We celebrate this with an annual volunteer day, which OFXers can use together or individually, as well as matched giving and the opportunity to nominate charity of choice every quarter.
• Reward and recognition. We recognise a job well done. OFXers are encouraged to celebrate their peers’ effort, technical expertise or support through a range of global and regional channels and awards, including quarterly and annual awards, milestones and shout outs.
• Showing our social side. Our Good Vibes employee-led committees around the globe organize events to help keep our employees engaged inside and outside the office. Whether it’s a wellbeing activity, end of year celebration, or a monthly team get-together, our team wants you to feel welcome!
• Benefits that mean something. We offer a range of fantastic benefits, including health insurance, primary and secondary gender neutral carer parental leave (16 weeks) or birthday leave, you'll feel well-supported at OFX.
• A great work environment. Enjoy work-life balance and flexibility with our hybrid work model, in an inclusive, diverse and non-hierarchal culture.

At OFX, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where we value, respect, and encourage our people to be their authentic selves. With an employee base as diverse as the clients we serve, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to our continued success. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please email us at people.culture@ofx.com.

We encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your career aspirations.