Engineering Manager at Rea Group in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

Contribute to product discovery through tech direction & feasibility assessments.
Deliver the product roadmap, tracking and communicating progress.
Ensure team effectiveness, overseeing team ceremonies & using standard delivery metrics to inform continuous improvement.
Conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews.
Partner with HR in managing performance and providing coaching and development feedback.
Review mission critical PRs.
Lead recruitment efforts to build a high-performing team.
Lead engineering excellence through best practices, including design patterns, clean code, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and unit testing.
Lead prioritisation and dependencies (for initiatives that don’t have TPMs)
Ensure incident management practises are in place and manage comms to stakeholder communication during an incident
Manage project trackers with support from Finance.
Promote team engagement and oversee the well-being and health of the team.
Guide and manage individual contributors to foster career development and team cohesion, typically you will have 5-8 engineers in your team as your direct reports.
Develop and manage your squads, focusing on team development and performance improvement.
Support other teams that use or contribute to your teams' systems & service, e.g. through federation.
Oversee and execute the technical strategy of the team.
Oversee the technical operation of systems your team owns. At REA we practice “You Own it You Run”. Ensure your team contributes to your groups support roster & supports resolution of related incidents.
Review IPRs and pairing where appropriate.
Involvement in building the product strategy, vision & OKRs through representing the technical aspects.
Provide forecasts and timelines contributing to product roadmaps.
You may identify & coach emerging leadership talent.
Lead adoption of REA standards & platforms and align with tech strategy in your team.
Sometimes your delivery may be part of a larger program of work, in which case you will liaise with a Technical Program Manager regarding the planning and delivery of your teams.
Maintain systems health and engineering compliance.
Contribute the tech component of GIF business cases.
Lead the technical design of solutions within your team.

Requirements

Benefits

Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life
A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1995

Company Origins

The company was established in a Melbourne garage, marking the beginning of its journey to become a publicly traded entity.

A$928M Revenue

Financial Performance

The company achieved significant revenue growth, exceeding A$928 million in fiscal year 2021.

16+ Brands

Brand Portfolio

The company has expanded its portfolio to include over 16 brands, including strategic investments and ventures.

Flagship platforms like realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au attract millions of users monthly across Australia and beyond.
International expansion included acquisitions in Europe, Asia, and North America, spanning Italy, Luxembourg, India, and the US.
Its services span residential, commercial, and industrial property advertising, mortgage brokering, and property analytics.
Blended agile tech culture: cloud-native, multi-language engineering teams driving user-centric innovation.
Notable moves: controlling atHome in Europe, merging SEA assets with PropertyGuru, and eyeing stakes in the UK’s Rightmove.

Culture + Values

Believes in making a positive difference for people, its customers, and its communities.
Driven by values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
Takes responsibility and accountability for its actions.
Passionate about its work and the impact it makes.
Has a growth mindset, encouraging new ideas and continuous learning.
Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and diverse culture where everyone can thrive.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2030

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through impactful sustainability initiatives.

The company has implemented energy-efficient practices and renewable energy sourcing.
They have invested in carbon offset programs to neutralize their environmental impact.
The company has committed to reducing waste and increasing recycling initiatives across operations.
The company tracks and reports on its sustainability performance annually.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Women in Leadership

Target to achieve gender balance in leadership roles by a specified year.

Reports on gender diversity across all levels of the business.
Sets targets for gender pay equity and tracks progress.
Promotes a workplace culture that supports individual needs and encourages flexible work arrangements.
Initiatives to support diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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Role

Description

Contribute to product discovery through tech direction & feasibility assessments.
Deliver the product roadmap, tracking and communicating progress.
Ensure team effectiveness, overseeing team ceremonies & using standard delivery metrics to inform continuous improvement.
Conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews.
Partner with HR in managing performance and providing coaching and development feedback.
Review mission critical PRs.
Lead recruitment efforts to build a high-performing team.
Lead engineering excellence through best practices, including design patterns, clean code, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and unit testing.
Lead prioritisation and dependencies (for initiatives that don’t have TPMs)
Ensure incident management practises are in place and manage comms to stakeholder communication during an incident
Manage project trackers with support from Finance.
Promote team engagement and oversee the well-being and health of the team.
Guide and manage individual contributors to foster career development and team cohesion, typically you will have 5-8 engineers in your team as your direct reports.
Develop and manage your squads, focusing on team development and performance improvement.
Support other teams that use or contribute to your teams' systems & service, e.g. through federation.
Oversee and execute the technical strategy of the team.
Oversee the technical operation of systems your team owns. At REA we practice “You Own it You Run”. Ensure your team contributes to your groups support roster & supports resolution of related incidents.
Review IPRs and pairing where appropriate.
Involvement in building the product strategy, vision & OKRs through representing the technical aspects.
Provide forecasts and timelines contributing to product roadmaps.
You may identify & coach emerging leadership talent.
Lead adoption of REA standards & platforms and align with tech strategy in your team.
Sometimes your delivery may be part of a larger program of work, in which case you will liaise with a Technical Program Manager regarding the planning and delivery of your teams.
Maintain systems health and engineering compliance.
Contribute the tech component of GIF business cases.
Lead the technical design of solutions within your team.

Requirements

Benefits

Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life
A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1995

Company Origins

The company was established in a Melbourne garage, marking the beginning of its journey to become a publicly traded entity.

A$928M Revenue

Financial Performance

The company achieved significant revenue growth, exceeding A$928 million in fiscal year 2021.

16+ Brands

Brand Portfolio

The company has expanded its portfolio to include over 16 brands, including strategic investments and ventures.

Flagship platforms like realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au attract millions of users monthly across Australia and beyond.
International expansion included acquisitions in Europe, Asia, and North America, spanning Italy, Luxembourg, India, and the US.
Its services span residential, commercial, and industrial property advertising, mortgage brokering, and property analytics.
Blended agile tech culture: cloud-native, multi-language engineering teams driving user-centric innovation.
Notable moves: controlling atHome in Europe, merging SEA assets with PropertyGuru, and eyeing stakes in the UK’s Rightmove.

Culture + Values

Believes in making a positive difference for people, its customers, and its communities.
Driven by values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
Takes responsibility and accountability for its actions.
Passionate about its work and the impact it makes.
Has a growth mindset, encouraging new ideas and continuous learning.
Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and diverse culture where everyone can thrive.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2030

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through impactful sustainability initiatives.

The company has implemented energy-efficient practices and renewable energy sourcing.
They have invested in carbon offset programs to neutralize their environmental impact.
The company has committed to reducing waste and increasing recycling initiatives across operations.
The company tracks and reports on its sustainability performance annually.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Women in Leadership

Target to achieve gender balance in leadership roles by a specified year.

Reports on gender diversity across all levels of the business.
Sets targets for gender pay equity and tracks progress.
Promotes a workplace culture that supports individual needs and encourages flexible work arrangements.
Initiatives to support diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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