Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

We're currently hiring a Principal Software Engineer to help lead a large-scale digital transformation program for one of Australia's major organisations. This role is part of a high-impact team driving innovation in staff sales and servicing technologies within the Digital arm of the organisation.

Role Overview

In this hands-on technical leadership role, you'll work within a Digital Tribe to modernise and uplift digital capabilities across the enterprise. You'll partner closely with squads, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver business-critical solutions and grow internal engineering capability.

Tech Stack Includes: Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, Kafka, SQL, and more - all within a modern Agile/DevOps environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive technical innovation and align engineering strategies with business goals.
• Advocate for DevOps/CI/CD and continuously improve development workflows.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams while promoting best practices.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support hiring across distributed teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven track record in senior or lead engineering roles delivering complex solutions
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript, and modern front-end framework
• Solid background in microservices architecture
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills across cross-functional teams

This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful initiatives with a forward-thinking team. If you'd like to have a confidential chat about this role, let me know - I'd be happy to share more details.