DevSecOps Application Engineering Manager

About the role

The DevSecOps Application Engineering Manager provides strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight of the Bureau’s software engineering, DevSecOps and release management capabilities, driving secure and scalable software delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise frameworks, standards, tooling and practices for secure, high‑quality software delivery.
• Drive adoption of modern DevSecOps methodologies, continuous improvement initiatives and oversee release management across the organisation.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, develop workforce capability and foster collaboration with technical teams, business areas and external partners.
• Monitor software quality and security outcomes, ensure operational readiness for new and enhanced services and manage after‑hours escalation.

Required profile

• Senior leader with extensive experience in software engineering, DevSecOps and release management.
• Proven ability to build high‑performing teams, influence senior stakeholders and align solutions with government and organisational priorities.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and service performance metrics.

Required skills

• DevSecOps
• Software engineering
• Release management