Senior IT Manager / Technical Manager (Cloud & SaaS)

Location: North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia (On-site)
Salary: USD $146,736 – $205,430 per annum (approx. AUD $220K – $310K package)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Eligibility: Must have full work rights in Australia or New Zealand (no visa sponsorship available)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Manager / Technical Manager to join a high-growth, international technology delivery environment supporting enterprise-scale digital platforms.

This role sits within a global organisation that delivers advanced SaaS and cloud-based solutions to clients primarily within the financial services and regulated industries sector. The organisation has a strong international footprint across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, and is known for delivering secure, scalable, and compliance-driven technology platforms.

You will play a key leadership role in architecting and delivering mission-critical systems, working with modern cloud technologies and collaborating with global stakeholders across multiple regions.

Why This Role Stands Out

Highly competitive salary package (up to ~AUD $310K)
Work on cutting-edge cloud-native SaaS platforms
Exposure to global enterprise clients in regulated industries
Leadership role with end-to-end technical ownership
Opportunity to shape high-availability, multi-region architectures
Fast-growing international environment with strong career progression

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Solution Design

• Lead the design and implementation of single-tenant and multi-tenant SaaS architectures on Microsoft Azure
• Deliver high-availability, Multi-AZ (Availability Zone) solutions to ensure uptime and resilience
• Define scalable, secure architecture patterns aligned with enterprise standards

Technical Leadership & Client Engagement

• Act as the primary technical authority for client engagements
• Lead end-to-end solution discussions, architecture presentations, and documentation in English
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business and technology teams

Engineering Delivery & DevOps

• Oversee development using Java / Spring Boot microservices architecture
• Drive modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and containerisation
• Manage and optimise both production and testing environments

Operations, Stability & Support

• Lead troubleshooting, incident management, and root cause analysis
• Ensure platform reliability, performance optimisation, and continuous improvement

Compliance & Security

• Ensure systems meet Australian regulatory and compliance requirements, particularly in financial services
• Implement robust data residency, security, and business continuity (BCP) frameworks

Key Requirements

Technical Experience

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years in financial systems or enterprise software delivery
• At least 3 years in a senior technical leadership / architect role
• Strong expertise in:
  • Java / Spring Boot microservices
  • Cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS also considered)
  • DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes

Industry Experience

• Experience delivering SaaS platforms in regulated environments (financial services highly desirable)
• Familiarity with Australian compliance frameworks or international equivalents

Communication & Leadership

• Fluent English (essential) with ability to lead international technical discussions
• Experience working across cross-border or distributed teams
• Mandarin language skills are highly advantageous but not mandatory

Candidate Profile

You are a hands-on technical leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. You combine strong architectural expertise with stakeholder communication skills and enjoy driving modern cloud transformation initiatives.

Work Environment & Process

• On-site role based in North Sydney
• Work within a globally distributed team
• 3-stage interview process (video interviews available)
• Immediate hiring due to rapid business growth

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Senior IT Manager, Cloud Architect, or Technical Lead looking to take ownership of enterprise SaaS platforms in a global environment, we would love to hear from you.

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