Engineering Manager

Details

Work Location Type:
Hybrid
Office:
Sydney, Australia
Type of Employment:
Full Time Permanent
Reference Number:
TEC2624

About Us

At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game, we reinvent it.

FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.

We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.

Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL-UP THE GAME?

As an Engineering Manager, you are passionate about leadership and committed to inspiring and empowering your team of cross-functional software engineers and team leads. In your role you will support and foster career development, ensuring that each team member has the necessary resources to progress and thrive in the team and at FDJ UNITED. You will focus on setting up the team for success, adapting team capacity to business needs and providing the environment and culture that supports a thriving engineering community throughout the organization. You are expected to collaborate with other managers in the Tech organization and interact with business teams, product teams and other stakeholders as needed.

Key Accountabilities

Lead teams to success

Guide teams to deliver high-quality solutions, holding yourself and others accountable, and finding solutions when goals are unclear
Monitor team output quality, product stability, incidents, and performance, and take action based on findings
Ensure team work aligns with organizational goals, including secure development and tech processes
Build a culture of ownership through coaching, clear expectations, and corrective actions when needed
Promote continuous improvement with measurable outcomes like efficiency, quality, and value
Foster open communication and information sharing to provide context for company-wide strategies

Grow individuals professionally

Regularly assess performance and give feedback, adjusting compensation accordingly
Set and monitor personal development goals to support growth and motivation
Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to help employees reach their potential
Create a positive and inclusive work environment where team members feel valued and supported
Address conflicts or underperformance effectively
Encourage growth within the team and across the organization

Organize and optimize the workforce

Shape the Engineering organization to meet future needs, considering evolving technologies and market trends
Structure teams for scalable and timely delivery, ensuring clear ownership, minimal dependencies, and appropriate skills
Align workforce with strategic goals, forming or dissolving teams as needed
Maximize resource use by redistributing and cross-training talent
Recruit top talent with the right skills and team fit
Work with Talent Acquisition to ensure a smooth recruitment process and positive candidate experience

Create the environment that supports technical excellence

Strengthen and promote Engineering culture
Understand the technical landscape, including component complexity, architecture, and dependencies
Drive continuous improvement across Engineering, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable, sustainable, quality solutions
Identify gaps and implement solutions proactively
Encourage technical innovation and thought leadership through activities like Hackdays, Geek Sessions, and participation in external events

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Leadership and people management
Proficient in coaching and mentoring, always prioritizing individuals
Experience in Lean and Agile environments within fast-paced settings
Skilled at building successful teams and motivating continuous improvement
Maintains a positive, pragmatic approach focused on enabling others to succeed

Our Way Of Working

Our world is hybrid.

A career is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. One of the perks of joining us is that we value you as a person first. Our hybrid world allows you to focus on your goals and responsibilities and lets you self-organise to improve your deliveries and get the work done in your own way.

Application Process

We believe talent knows no boundaries. Our hiring process focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate each candidate based on merit, regardless of personal characteristics as the age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or disability.