Job Description
Engineering Lead (Suspicious People Squad), Jade ThirdEye
Shape the future. Build what’s next. Stop financial crime.
At Jade Software, we build technology that protects people, organisations, and communities from financial crime, software that makes a real difference. The systems behind this work are complex, and we’re committed to making them smarter, faster, and more effective, because the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Our flagship SaaS product, Jade ThirdEye , helps financial institutions detect and prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. Every day, our technology helps keep bad actors out of the financial system, and that’s something worth engineering for.
We’re looking for an Engineering Lead to take charge of one of our core product squads, the Suspicious People Squad . This is not just a people role or a delivery role, it’s a leadership role for someone who loves being close to the work: solving complex problems, shaping technical direction, and building a team that’s capable of doing their best work.
What this role is really about
You’ll lead a cross-functional engineering team that builds and maintains systems that help our customers detect suspicious behaviour and act fast. You’ll own both the growth and performance of your team, and the technical decisions that shape our solutions.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who:
Cares about building great software as much as growing great engineers,
Finds clarity in ambiguity and thrives in complex environments
Takes ownership from problem through to production
The problems we tackle are complex and high-stakes, and you’ll be right in the thick of it.
What you’ll do:
Build and lead a collaborative, accountable, and continuously improving cross functional engineering team.
Shape technical direction and stay close to the detail, from architecture to code to deployment.
Partner with Product and Design to plan, prioritise, and deliver solutions that create real customer value.
Balance innovation with reliability, ensuring what we build is secure, maintainable, and scalable.
Coach and mentor engineers while championing modern practices like CI/CD, automated testing, and security-by-design.
Contribute to Jade’s engineering culture by sharing ideas, learnings, and raising the bar.
What you bring:
Proven experience leading software engineering teams in an agile environment.
Strong system design, architecture, and coding skills, with a willingness to stay hands-on.
A track record of delivering high-quality software, balancing pace with precision.
Ability to guide and grow people, you coach, not command.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; you translate complexity into clarity.
A curiosity for how technology shapes customer outcomes and business value.
Bonus: experience in SaaS, financial services, or AML/RegTech domains.
ABOUT JADE
Jade Software is a New Zealand-founded technology company with global reach, delivering world-class solutions that help organisations tackle complex challenges, from detecting financial crime with ThirdEye to building high-performance digital systems on the Jade Platform.
Headquartered in Christchurch, with offices in Auckland, Dunedin, Sydney, and the UK, we’re growing fast and seeking tech-savvy innovators, future-focused thinkers who thrive on solving challenges and want to grow with us.
Our strength lies in diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to real-world solutions. With a People First culture, we value uniqueness and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Your application will be assessed on skills, experience, and potential.
We offer excellent benefits, including comprehensive insurance, enhanced parental leave, and time to connect with your community. You’ll enjoy flexibility, support, and opportunities to develop, contribute, and shape the future alongside a dynamic team.
Our office-first approach fosters collaboration, connection, and balance.
Ready to build what’s next?
If you’re excited by solving meaningful problems, leading from the front, and leaving things better than you found them, we’d love to hear from you.
Shape the future. Build what’s next. Stop financial crime.
At Jade Software, we build technology that protects people, organisations, and communities from financial crime, software that makes a real difference. The systems behind this work are complex, and we’re committed to making them smarter, faster, and more effective, because the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Our flagship SaaS product, Jade ThirdEye , helps financial institutions detect and prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. Every day, our technology helps keep bad actors out of the financial system, and that’s something worth engineering for.
We’re looking for an Engineering Lead to take charge of one of our core product squads, the Suspicious People Squad . This is not just a people role or a delivery role, it’s a leadership role for someone who loves being close to the work: solving complex problems, shaping technical direction, and building a team that’s capable of doing their best work.
What this role is really about
You’ll lead a cross-functional engineering team that builds and maintains systems that help our customers detect suspicious behaviour and act fast. You’ll own both the growth and performance of your team, and the technical decisions that shape our solutions.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who:
Cares about building great software as much as growing great engineers,
Finds clarity in ambiguity and thrives in complex environments
Takes ownership from problem through to production
The problems we tackle are complex and high-stakes, and you’ll be right in the thick of it.
What you’ll do:
Build and lead a collaborative, accountable, and continuously improving cross functional engineering team.
Shape technical direction and stay close to the detail, from architecture to code to deployment.
Partner with Product and Design to plan, prioritise, and deliver solutions that create real customer value.
Balance innovation with reliability, ensuring what we build is secure, maintainable, and scalable.
Coach and mentor engineers while championing modern practices like CI/CD, automated testing, and security-by-design.
Contribute to Jade’s engineering culture by sharing ideas, learnings, and raising the bar.
What you bring:
Proven experience leading software engineering teams in an agile environment.
Strong system design, architecture, and coding skills, with a willingness to stay hands-on.
A track record of delivering high-quality software, balancing pace with precision.
Ability to guide and grow people, you coach, not command.
Strong communication and collaboration skills; you translate complexity into clarity.
A curiosity for how technology shapes customer outcomes and business value.
Bonus: experience in SaaS, financial services, or AML/RegTech domains.
ABOUT JADE
Jade Software is a New Zealand-founded technology company with global reach, delivering world-class solutions that help organisations tackle complex challenges, from detecting financial crime with ThirdEye to building high-performance digital systems on the Jade Platform.
Headquartered in Christchurch, with offices in Auckland, Dunedin, Sydney, and the UK, we’re growing fast and seeking tech-savvy innovators, future-focused thinkers who thrive on solving challenges and want to grow with us.
Our strength lies in diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to real-world solutions. With a People First culture, we value uniqueness and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Your application will be assessed on skills, experience, and potential.
We offer excellent benefits, including comprehensive insurance, enhanced parental leave, and time to connect with your community. You’ll enjoy flexibility, support, and opportunities to develop, contribute, and shape the future alongside a dynamic team.
Our office-first approach fosters collaboration, connection, and balance.
Ready to build what’s next?
If you’re excited by solving meaningful problems, leading from the front, and leaving things better than you found them, we’d love to hear from you.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Engineering Lead position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
