Head of Engineering

The Head of Engineering at Lendi Group leads and oversees all cross‑functional engineering teams driving the technical vision strategy and execution to deliver innovative solutions that transform the mortgage lending experience. This role will play a key role in shaping the Lendi Group platform roadmap ensuring alignment with business objectives, scalability and reliability. By leading through example the role empowers teams to deliver high‑quality software products that exceed customer expectations. People Provide strategic leadership and direction to all engineering team leaders fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation. Serve as a mentor and coach to aspiring leaders within the engineering organization providing guidance and support in their career development journey. Lead the recruitment, hiring and retention efforts to build diverse and high‑performing engineering teams. Lead by example mentoring and coaching engineering team leaders to grow their skills, capabilities and career development opportunities. Tech Define and execute Lendi engineering strategy ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives. Collaborate with GM of Tech to establish and enforce engineering best practices, standards and processes to ensure quality, scalability and reliability across all products and services. Collaborate with Architects to drive technical excellence and innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, tools and methodologies and advocating for their adoption when appropriate. Oversee the architecture, design, development, testing and deployment of software solutions ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Delivery Partner closely with product management, design and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver actual business and customer value. Champion Agile and DevOps practices fostering a culture of continuous integration, delivery and improvement. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and address technical debt, scalability bottlenecks and performance issues. Take the lead in establishing cross‑team working groups aimed at promoting collaboration among teams across different supergroups and relevant divisions for both technical and product initiatives. Qualifications Leadership experience Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; Masters degree preferred. Leadership & Team Management Extensive experience managing and leading leaders of cross‑functional engineering teams. Demonstrated track record of unwavering accountability within team dynamics, ensuring ownership of outcomes even in collaborative environments. Proven ability to recruit, hire and develop top engineering talent fostering a culture of learning and growth. Commitment to the career growth and development of team members with consistently strong 360 feedback ratings. Proficiency in conflict resolution techniques, including coaching and mediation, to ensure team cohesion. Experience identifying and intervening in instances of decreased team engagement or performance in a timely manner. Extensive experience in proactive headcount and engineering resource planning aligned with the product roadmap and broader business objectives. Technical experience Strong technical background with expertise in software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum), modern development languages and frameworks. Extensive experience in solution architecture and delivery with a proven ability to design scalable, resilient and secure systems. Demonstrated success in fostering productive partnerships with stakeholders such as Product Managers, Business Analysts and Designers. Strong adherence to established processes with a proactive approach to identifying and rectifying deficiencies. Demonstrated ability to drive technical change, build consensus and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Emerging Technologies Proven experience in applying AI and machine learning for both solution delivery (e.g. intelligent automation, personalization, data‑driven insights) and software development (e.g. AI‑assisted coding, quality assurance and DevOps tooling). Demonstrated ability to integrate AI technologies into products, platforms or processes to create measurable business impact. Strong understanding of AI development frameworks, APIs and cloud‑based AI/ML services (AWS, Azure, GCP or equivalent). Experience leading teams in the responsible adoption of AI with a focus on ethics, bias mitigation and compliance. Other Knowledge of financial service industry, including its regulatory requirements and compliance standards, is a plus. Additional Information Lendi Group teams operate across Australia and the Philippines. Bringing together diverse expertise, innovative technology and a customer‑first approach, our teams work seamlessly to simplify the property journey, helping Australians find and buy and own property with confidence. We support our people in a variety of ways, but a few of the benefits that our people rave about include: Benefits A vibrant, relaxed yet professional culture. Hybrid working arrangement designed to support work‑life balance while fostering meaningful connection and collaboration. A holistic wellbeing programme offering 24/7 support, including medical, mental health and financial well‑being services to enable our workforce to thrive at home and work. Generous paid parental leave: 18–26 weeks for primary carers and up to 4 weeks for secondary carers. Additional loyalty leave each year after reaching 3 years of service. Wellness initiatives with a strong focus on psychological safety. We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community at Lendi Group. We believe that a team reflecting the world around us leads to greater innovation, stronger collaboration and a more engaging workplace. Our culture is guided by our three core values: We Are Stronger United; Act Like You Own It; and Keep Home Loans Human. Our values are part of our core DNA that helps Lendi Group attract, engage and evolve the right talent and build best‑in‑class products. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a fast‑growing purpose‑driven company transforming the homeownership journey. Ready to contribute to Lendi Group’s next chapter? Apply now and be part of something big #J-18808-Ljbffr