Manager, Software Development

Job Requisition ID #

25WD92120

Position Overview

Our team within Autodesk Construction Solutions is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead our Payapps Web team. We specialise in developing tools that facilitate payments during construction projects. This is your chance to lead a team working on a software stack and contribute to making software that supports the construction industry in streamlining payment processes and ensuring financial efficiency for their projects.

As a Software Development Manager, you will oversee the development and maintenance of web services that provide best-in-class workflows. You will have the opportunity to influence the design and architecture of our services, manage and mentor a team of engineers, and contribute to the overall success of the product.

Our software stack is predominantly Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript. As our services evolve, we are becoming more of a collaborative platform, and are often exploring ways to share functionalities across many teams. If you enjoy leading both technical and strategic initiatives and working with customers as well as other teams across Autodesk, this could be a great role for you. We seek individuals who care about customer experience and the well-being and professional growth of their team. This is a hybrid position in Melbourne, and you'll report to Senior Manager, Software Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Define technical specifications and develop/refine innovative workflows for customers to efficiently manage payments during construction projects
• Write and review technical specifications for new features, and document architectural decisions
• Break down medium-term initiatives into interim milestones and tasks, and help with tracking progress and achieving goals
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality products
• Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of our team's cloud infrastructure (built on top of AWS)
• Mentor junior developers, guiding their professional progress and expertise

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
• Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and an ability to analyse their performance
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; ability to explain and discuss technical decisions and trade-offs
• Experience with dev-ops practices and tools such as Amazon Web Services and Docker
• Experience in modernising a legacy codebase, and understanding the challenges that come with it
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a desire to enhance both the customer and developer experience
• Demonstrated empathy and respect for coworkers, with strong team-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript
• Experience working with or building strict design systems
• Interest or background in computer graphics (through coursework or side projects)
• Passion for driving developer culture and sharing knowledge through tech talks and presentations
• Experience in the construction industry or a strong interest in applying technology to improve construction processes

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Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, Australia

Job ID: autodesk-25WD92120

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-16T19:26:23