Fidelity Life is New Zealand’s largest locally owned and operated life insurer. At Fidelity Life, we are committed to safeguarding the way of life for New Zealanders. For over 50 years, we’ve been a trusted partner in protecting the people and businesses that make New Zealand thrive. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a driven Engineering Practice Manager to join our Insurance & Digital Applications team and help shape the future of software engineering at Fidelity Life.
Role Overview:
The Engineering Practice Manager drives improvements across our engineering practices, including development, testing, and DevOps/SRE, to enhance the delivery of high-quality software. They partner with Delivery Managers and Technical teams to implement best practices, improve standards, and ensure effective, cost-efficient solutions are delivered across our Value Streams.
You will lead key initiatives aimed at enhancing software engineering processes and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence, all while providing guidance and support to delivery teams. By partnering with Delivery Managers, you will help create high-performing squads that produce fit-for-purpose solutions while maintaining our commitment to quality and innovation.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain Engineering standards and best practices for all engineering teams to follow.
Lead initiatives that improve engineering practices and realize tangible business benefits.
Collaborate with Delivery Managers and technical leaders to implement change initiatives across all squads.
Facilitate the creation of Engineering communities of practice to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Ensure engineering teams have access to fit-for-purpose tools, frameworks, and libraries to support the development of software solutions.
Support Delivery Managers in decision-making throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Desired Skills and Experience
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering leader who brings both strong technical expertise and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technology leadership role, ideally in a similar industry or environment.
Experience in working with Agile delivery methods and a solid understanding of Agile principles.
Strong technical experience with Microsoft Cloud products and services.
A formal qualification in technology (e.g., BE, BSc (Hons), or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
At Fidelity Life, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on New Zealand's future while working in a collaborative, high-performance environment. We value innovation, continuous learning, and personal growth. If you’re looking for a role where you can contribute to both business and technical success, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now:
If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a leading organization that shapes New Zealand’s future, apply now!
Fidelity Life is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Recruitment agencies: Please be aware that we have established partnerships with a small number of preferred suppliers and will not engage with unsolicited communication from agencies outside of this pool.
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