Manager, Software Development Engineering

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About the Team

The Workday Adaptive Planning team in Brisbane is looking for a new leader! Do you want to join a fast-paced software development environment, working with modern technology to solve the next generation of complex problems? Would you enjoy the autonomy and agility of leading a highly innovative team?
We are seeking a motivated Manager, Software Development Engineering to lead our .NET Platform Engineering team. We are responsible for building out capabilities that will help define the future architecture of the Workday Adaptive Planning .NET platform as well as shipping new innovative solutions to our customers.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced technical people leader to join the Adaptive Planning product team in Brisbane, Australia. In this position, your primary focus will be leading a team of professionals to deliver high-impact solutions for our products.

• You are a leader, a coach, and a mentor. You will lead with heart and empathy, inspire your teams, galvanise in times of pressure, and equip teams and team members for success.
• You are a business leader with a growth mindset. You will use your technical expertise to challenge the status quo, find opportunities for positive change, and work with stakeholders to ensure sustainable business success for Workday Adaptive Planning.
• You are a culture champion. You will promote a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are happy, energised, and engaged.

About You

Do you enjoy redefining products using the latest technologies to help thousands of customers? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment focused on growth and learning? We share a passion for Product and Platform Engineering and are looking for a leader who shares our values.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building and directly managing impactful engineering teams.

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.

• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as C#, Java, and React.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), containerisation technologies, specifically Kubernetes and Docker.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications

• You ensure a psychologically safe environment for team members and have experience supporting career growth and development.

• You have a consistent record of leading effectively across organisational boundaries and can communicate technical complexity in simple terms to non-technical audiences.

• You are proactive, have a strong sense of ownership, and can deliver on complex and highly technical initiatives with a high degree of autonomy.

• You have the ability to adopt new technologies quickly and maintain a "team-first" mentality.

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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