Head of Software Engineering - Cloud Native and Custom Applications

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global collective of over 350,000 experts spanning more than 50 countries, partnering with major clients to transform and manage their businesses. The company leverages cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering, and platforms to meet a broad range of business needs, unlocking maximum technological value. The Australia and New Zealand division includes over 3,000 team members dedicated to helping clients shape their futures.

Role Overview

The Head of Software Engineering leads the Cloud Native and Custom Application consulting practice across Australia and New Zealand. Responsibilities span practice management, sales collaboration, partner and technology alignment, and software engineering excellence. This role involves building scalable, secure solutions, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving innovation aligned to Capgemini’s mission of fostering an inclusive and sustainable future through technology. The position can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert in enterprise software engineering (SWE), communicating effectively with technical and business stakeholders, drawing on extensive project and domain expertise.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and trends, particularly AI software development lifecycle (SDLC) tools, to influence Capgemini’s market strategies and internal direction.
• Strategize and execute growth plans for the Cloud Native and Custom Applications teams, collaborating with sales and pre-sales to build pipeline and meet financial goals.
• Oversee delivery operations, act as SME escalation point, and advance best practices in software development, testing, and deployment locally and with global teams.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities by shaping solution proposals and ensuring quality in partnership with sales units.
• Build and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams focused on cloud, custom apps, and application modernization.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Engage effectively with product owners, architects, business leaders, and partners to translate requirements into technical solutions and cultivate strong relationships in the partner ecosystem.
• Track success via client growth, team utilization and performance, increased learning hours, and gains in key partner certifications (Microsoft, AWS, GitHub) during the first 12-18 months.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related discipline.
• Over 15 years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Deep expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and cloud native app development.
• Strong familiarity with modern software engineering practices spanning project management, tools, methodologies, and workflows.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven track record in enterprise-scale software engineering and transformation projects.
• Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect.

What Makes Capgemini a Great Place to Work

• Global presence with more than 160 nationalities, with a focus on inclusion, talent development, and partnership with leading enterprises.
• Core company values including honesty, boldness, trust, freedom, fun, modesty, and team spirit guiding everyday work and decisions.
• Strong ethical culture recognized by multiple accolades and a commitment to code of ethics and mandatory training.
• Ambitious diversity, equity and inclusion goals, targeting 40% global women representation and enhanced leadership diversity by 2030.
• Active employee networks and comprehensive inclusive leadership training programs.
• Embedded environmental, social, and governance priorities focusing on sustainability, inclusive futures, and digital inclusion impacting millions globally.
• Local reinforcement of global values in Australia with emphasis on ethics and diverse culture.