Engineering Manager at Brighte

At Brighte, we are on a mission to make consumer energy resources affordable and accessible for everyone. We are building the platform that accelerates the energy transition by making it easier and less risky for people to buy and sell energy equipment. With recognition as an AFR Sustainability Leader and a culture led by our award-winning CEO Katherine McConnell, we offer a human-first environment where your work directly contributes to a more sustainable future.

Role at a glance

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our team on a full-time, hybrid basis in Australia. This is a leadership position for an experienced professional who is ready to drive technical strategy and foster team growth. You will balance high-level architectural decision-making with the day-to-day mentorship of our engineering talent.

Your impact

• Architect and design scalable, reliable distributed systems while implementing modern practices like microservices, domain-driven design, and event-driven architecture.
• Build and lead high-performing engineering teams by developing competency matrices, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product, data, and operations teams to align technical solutions with our strategic business goals while managing IT operations and security compliance.

What you'll need

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong background in software development and leadership. We are looking for someone with the following qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience in engineering roles, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven expertise in building scalable systems and integrating microservices.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS, and a strong grasp of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in modern languages and frameworks such as JavaScript and Python.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills in English and a collaborative, adaptable mindset.
• A certification as a Scrum Master or equivalent Agile experience is highly preferred.

Perks and compensation

We value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Equity compensation through our Employee Share Option Plans.
• A hybrid work model with flexible hours to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Generous paid time off, including extra anniversary leave to celebrate your time with us.

Please note that as part of our hiring process, we require all candidates to undergo reference and background checks, including police, anti-money laundering, and bankruptcy screenings.