Head of Engineering

9 hours ago

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kogan Full time $200,000 - $300,000 per year
is a pioneer of Australian eCommerce. Our vision is to leverage and build technology to deliver personalised, innovative and fast customer experiences and whilst doing so being pragmatic with our solutions, scalable with our architecture, strong with our quality and not being afraid to fail quickly. As a team, we are empowered to make change, share our opinions and build each others capability.
The software we build - including - is used by millions of customers, so this role has a huge impact. You'll be a key member of a team that is fast-paced, independent, ambitious and proficient across the full tech stack. Our team believes in using & building technology to improve the online shopping experience for our customers. We are pragmatic, intelligent, fast paced and driven by seeing our software shipped to production daily.
We're seeking a Head of Engineering to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll play a vital role in shaping 's technology future. You'll oversee six cross-functional squads across web, data, mobile, and order fulfilment, with direct reports. Your focus will be balancing fast delivery with solid engineering foundations, collaborating closely with product and delivery teams to create exceptional customer outcomes without compromising speed or stability. As part of the leadership group, you'll drive key technical decisions, from architecture and tooling to best practices and scaling strategies. You'll also cultivate a high-performance culture that empowers teams to own their work, move with clarity, and deliver real impact. Balancing business priorities with team growth, you'll ensure delivery stays sharp. What you'll be doing:
  • Drive architecture and development of the e-commerce platform.
  • Leading and coaching engineering talent, supporting team members' career growth, performance, and ongoing learning.
  • Championing a strong and pragmatic engineering culture focused on high performance.
  • Driving AI adoption and experimentation across engineering teams to unlock smarter, faster ways of working.
  • Getting involved in technical discussions, troubleshooting, DevOps, and scaling efforts when needed.
  • Driving cohesion across squads, ensuring teams work together effectively.
  • Partnering closely with product and delivery to prioritise, ship, and iterate quickly.
  • Balancing business priorities with team health and agile ways of working.
  • Leading and enabling cost optimisation efforts, driving smarter decisions across systems, resourcing, and architecture.
  • Leading the technical leadership group to shape technical direction and align on key decisions across engineering.
What you'll need:
  • Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams in fast-paced environments
  • Strong technical background and ability to engage deeply with architectural decisions
  • A delivery mindset, with the ability to balance quality, speed, and long-term thinking
  • Passionate about growing people and building inclusive, high-trust teams
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and bringing clarity to the teams around you
  • Collaborative by nature you work across functions and foster alignment
Why
  • Our culture is unlike anywhere else and regardless of where you are in your career journey, we empower you to do your best work and have a big impact. Check out  and 
  • Work with an incredible team to solve important challenges, helping to drive Australia and New Zealand's eCommerce future.
  • Your role has a lot of ownership, autonomy and little red tape. You'll be empowered to achieve positive outcomes and your work will have a real impact.
  • You'll be at the forefront of the eCommerce industry and be part of a company that are the Pioneers of eCommerce in Australia.
  • Be an Intrepreneur, playing a hands on role in shaping our strategy at our HQ.
  • Learning budget of $1000.
  • A range of employee benefits such as; complimentary Kogan First Membership, team exclusive discounts, Health & Wellness program, Learning & Development and Lunch & Learns, Hackathons, Team member referral program, Companyand team events and celebrations, community engagement (volunteering) and extensive career development opportunities plus loads more

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