Manager, Software Engineering

The role

The Manager, Software Engineering leads a team of 10 software engineers responsible for the design, development, integration and continuous improvement of digital solutions across web applications, enterprise systems and workplace platforms.

This role is accountable for the end‑to‑end software engineering lifecycle, including full‑stack development, system integration, automation and the reliable operation of applications that support critical business processes, ensuring engineering practices are scalable, secure and aligned with organisational architecture and standards.

As a people leader, you will build and manage a high‑performing engineering team, providing technical direction, coaching and clear delivery priorities. The role also plays a key part in enabling AI‑powered capabilities, workflow automation and digital solutions, ensuring these technologies are integrated responsibly into enterprise applications to improve efficiency, user experience and business outcomes.

The team

APRA’s Technology team delivers, maintains, and enhances essential information technology services that support the organisation's productivity, strategic objectives, and business unit priorities.

Technology partners with stakeholders to design, implement and maintain IT solutions that meet the needs of the organisation and ensuring these are secure and aligned with APRA’s technology architecture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 10 software engineers, fostering strong engineering discipline, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Oversee full‑stack software development across web applications, enterprise systems and workplace tools, from design through to deployment and support.

• Ensure the delivery of secure, scalable and maintainable applications, aligned with enterprise architecture, development standards and security requirements.

• Drive the continuous improvement of digital solutions, reducing technical debt and improving performance, reliability and user experience.

• Lead and coordinate system integration activities, including APIs and workflow automation across platforms and enterprise systems.

• Enable the responsible adoption of AI and automation, embedding AI‑enabled features into applications where they deliver clear business value.

• Establish and maintain effective software engineering practices, including CI/CD, code quality, testing, DevSecOps and release management.

• Manage team capacity, delivery commitments and dependencies to ensure predictable and high‑quality outcomes.

   

To work with us, you must be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a defence clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

About you

• Proven experience leading and managing software engineering teams in enterprise environments.

• Strong background in full‑stack software development, including modern web frameworks, integration, backend services and platforms.

• Demonstrated experience delivering and supporting enterprise applications, integrations and workflow automation.

• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS or GCP) and modern delivery practices (CI/CD, DevSecOps, Agile).

• Experience enabling AI‑powered features within applications, including integration of LLMs or automation services.

• Ability to balance engineering delivery, people leadership and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical outcomes.

About APRA

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) was established in 1998 as an independent statutory authority that supervises almost 1,200 financial institutions that manage $8.6 trillion in assets for Australians across the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors.

In overseeing the safety, competitiveness and stability of the financial system, we seek to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled professionals, who want to help shape financial services and protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. Our employee base of almost 900 come predominantly from the commercial financial services industry or other government agencies; as such, we have the feel of a small corporate organisation that can work flexibly and with agility.

At APRA, we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform at application stage so we can do our best to accommodate your requirements.