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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
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About the role
As an Engineering Lead, you’ll lead the technical vision, strategy and engineering practice behind AGL’s digital customer experiences across web, mobile and eCommerce platforms, while providing people leadership across 2–3 engineering teams.
Combining people leadership with deep technical expertise, you’ll guide the design, development and ongoing evolution of AGL’s digital capabilities, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, reliable and aligned to business priorities.
Partnering closely with Delivery Managers, architects and agile delivery teams, you’ll drive the build and run of critical digital services, establish engineering standards and practices, and foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence and continuous improvement. You’ll also play a key role in uplifting engineering capability across the organisation, championing modern development practices and helping shape the future of AGL’s digital technology landscape.
What you’ll be doing
Provide people leadership across 2–3 engineering teams, setting clear direction, building alignment and creating the conditions for teams to deliver effectively.
Define and lead the engineering vision, roadmap and technical strategy for AGL’s digital platforms and capabilities.
Provide thought leadership across the engineering community, driving adoption of modern technologies, tools, frameworks and development practices.
Establish engineering standards, patterns, guardrails and governance to ensure high-quality, scalable and maintainable digital solutions.
Drive reuse of architectural components and promote consistent engineering practices across the technology stack.
Lead and grow digital engineering capability through mentoring, coaching and upskilling agile delivery teams.
Own and evolve CI/CD practices in partnership with DevOps and delivery teams, supporting reliable and seamless deployments.
Partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to identify and deliver innovative digital capabilities that support AGL’s strategic goals.
Support the resolution of complex production issues and provide technical leadership across critical digital services.
What you’ll bring
Extensive software engineering experience across modern web technologies, frameworks and digital platforms.
Experience leading engineering teams and technical delivery within large-scale digital environments.
Strong expertise working in mature CI/CD and DevOps environments.
Experience operating in agile delivery models and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
A solid understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, development standards and quality practices.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
Passion for emerging technologies and identifying opportunities to leverage them to solve complex business challenges.
We’d love to see your applications by Thursday 23rd July 2026.
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.
Staff discounts: Discounted energy and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends.
Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.
Additional Leave: 1 week ‘Recharge Leave’ for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave.
Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).
AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.
*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.
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Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers
AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.
The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.
AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
Location
Docklands VIC 3008Job Family Group
Information Technology/Digital