Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Engineering Team Leader in New Zealand.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and people development. In this role, you will guide a small, high-performing product team while actively contributing to the development of scalable, modern solutions. You’ll play a key role in shaping team culture, driving delivery, and ensuring best engineering practices are followed. Working in a fully remote and globally distributed environment, you’ll collaborate across functions and time zones to build impactful products. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others, fostering collaboration, and balancing leadership with technical contribution. You’ll have the autonomy to influence team direction while supporting individual growth and performance.
Accountabilities
Lead and manage a small cross-functional engineering team (backend and frontend), ensuring alignment, productivity, and strong team dynamics
Actively contribute to product development alongside the team, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on coding
Drive hiring efforts, including interviewing candidates and supporting onboarding processes for new team members
Foster a positive team environment by providing continuous feedback, coaching, and career development support
Act as the primary point of contact and advocate for the team, ensuring clear communication and alignment with stakeholders
Promote engineering best practices, efficient workflows, and high-quality code delivery
Encourage collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement across the team
Requirements
Proven experience managing engineering teams (at least 2+ direct reports) in a professional environment
Strong backend development expertise, particularly with technologies such as Elixir/Phoenix or similar frameworks
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and development best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
Demonstrated ability to balance technical execution with leadership responsibilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing projects and team workflows
Experience fostering inclusive, diverse, and high-performing team environments
Ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced, and asynchronous setting
Benefits
Competitive salary package based on experience, location, and skills
Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours
Generous paid time off and work-life balance support
Paid parental leave and mental health support services
Stock options and long-term incentive opportunities
Learning and development budget to support career growth
Home office setup budget and necessary equipment provided
Budget for coworking spaces or local team meetups
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and people development. In this role, you will guide a small, high-performing product team while actively contributing to the development of scalable, modern solutions. You’ll play a key role in shaping team culture, driving delivery, and ensuring best engineering practices are followed. Working in a fully remote and globally distributed environment, you’ll collaborate across functions and time zones to build impactful products. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others, fostering collaboration, and balancing leadership with technical contribution. You’ll have the autonomy to influence team direction while supporting individual growth and performance.
Accountabilities
Lead and manage a small cross-functional engineering team (backend and frontend), ensuring alignment, productivity, and strong team dynamics
Actively contribute to product development alongside the team, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on coding
Drive hiring efforts, including interviewing candidates and supporting onboarding processes for new team members
Foster a positive team environment by providing continuous feedback, coaching, and career development support
Act as the primary point of contact and advocate for the team, ensuring clear communication and alignment with stakeholders
Promote engineering best practices, efficient workflows, and high-quality code delivery
Encourage collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement across the team
Requirements
Proven experience managing engineering teams (at least 2+ direct reports) in a professional environment
Strong backend development expertise, particularly with technologies such as Elixir/Phoenix or similar frameworks
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and development best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
Demonstrated ability to balance technical execution with leadership responsibilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing projects and team workflows
Experience fostering inclusive, diverse, and high-performing team environments
Ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced, and asynchronous setting
Benefits
Competitive salary package based on experience, location, and skills
Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours
Generous paid time off and work-life balance support
Paid parental leave and mental health support services
Stock options and long-term incentive opportunities
Learning and development budget to support career growth
Home office setup budget and necessary equipment provided
Budget for coworking spaces or local team meetups
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Engineering Team Leader position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Auckland 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.