Software Engineering Manager

OverviewJoin to apply for the Software Engineering Manager role at Fonterra.At Te Matapuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

We offer a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

This is a role within Commodity Risk & Trading (CR&T) at Fonterra, an embedded engineering function in Global Markets - Ingredients & Trading that builds resilient, scalable software to support trading, risk management, and P&L outcomes.Our mission is to build software systems that unlock $100-150 million in annual value for the co-op.

We work with traders, quants, and risk managers to shape the future of dairy trading, including real-time internal swap markets, algorithmic trading engines, and risk analytics platforms.This is not a role for keeping the lights on – it's a chance to architect and lead the engineering of systems that directly influence trading decisions, risk management, and P&L outcomes.On-Site Facilities Supporting Inclusion : we offer on-site parental and prayer room facilities in Auckland and Hamilton offices as part of our inclusive environment.You'll be responsible for technical vision, hands-on development, and mentoring a team of engineers.ResponsibilitiesWork side-by-side with domain experts—traders, quants, and risk managers—to solve real problems in real timeBuild cloud-native, high-integrity systems using Python, Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and AzureTackle real-time data challenges, complex financial logic, and UX that enables trader flowDesign for auditability, scalability, and security from day oneShape the future of commodity risk and trading through software that mattersThis is a rare opportunity to work on hard problems in a domain that rewards precision, creativity, and bold thinking.You're not just an engineer – you're a builder, a systems thinker, and a domain-obsessed leader who thrives in high-stakes environments, communicates with clarity, and makes sound decisions under pressure.

You care about software craft, mentor others with generosity, and seek better ways to solve hard problems with technical excellence and business curiosity.Requirements / QualificationsProven experience leading full-stack software development and delivering complex, high-impact systemsStrong proficiency in CI / CD practices, Azure DevOps, and containerized deploymentExpertise in system integration using APIs, messaging queues, and scalable data pipelinesFamiliarity with cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) and large data ecosystems like DatabricksA track record of mentoring engineers in advanced coding and architectural practicesValues and InclusionAt Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts apply to everyone.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities.

We encourage you to explore our Values and how they align with your own.BenefitsFair and equitable payHealth and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)Work-life balance options (flexible / hybrid working where possible)Parental leave supportEmployee recognitionSupport for community involvement and cultural connectionTo learn more, visit Fonterra Careers.Additional InformationSeniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Information TechnologyIndustries : Dairy Product Manufacturing

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