Engineering Manager (PHP & Java Teams)
Sydney-based (Hybrid)
Full-time | Circa $180k base
About the Company
Join a rapidly growing Australian fintech
that’s redefining how payments work in complex, high-volume industries. This organisation builds end-to-end payment solutions
that power some of the region’s most dynamic businesses, combining technology, security, and simplicity to make global transactions seamless.
The Opportunity
As Engineering Manager, you’ll lead talented PHP and Java development teams, guiding the delivery of products that form the backbone of the company’s payment platform. This is a hands-on leadership role, blending people management, technical oversight, and delivery ownership, suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, product-led environment.
You’ll work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and stakeholders across the business to translate the technology roadmap into results, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability across all deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and coach high-performing PHP and Java engineering teams.
- Translate the product and technology roadmap into actionable delivery plans.
- Oversee the end-to-end software lifecycle, from design and development through to deployment and post-release support.
- Provide architectural guidance and uphold engineering best practices across security, code quality, and testing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, DevOps, and Security teams to streamline delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tooling, and delivery velocity.
- Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience managing teams delivering PHP and Java applications.
- Hands-on technical background with PHP frameworks and Java/Spring Boot.
- Strong understanding of web architecture, APIs, and enterprise integrations.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation(Docker, Kubernetes), and AWS or similar cloud environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience delivering complex software projects in an agile environment.
What’s on Offer
- Professional development support.
- Hybrid work flexibility and a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
- Additional leave benefits and a progressive parental leave policy.
- Supportive leadership team that values openness, trust, and clear communication.
- Opportunity to shape the future of a high-growth fintech expanding into new global markets.
Apply today below or email me at cian.storey@pra.com.au for more information.
