Principal Software Engineer(Hiring multiple positions)

• Work on large scale distributed systems
• Provide technical insights on the product roadmap
• Work in a cross functional collaborative engineering team
  
  

About Us

At ubank, we want to empower the digital generation to be more successful with money. Think of us more as a daily money companion. One that brings together the ability for customers to see their money in one place, with smart features and real-time insights designed to help them get ahead.

With ubank, our customers can discover what it feels like to save more, see exactly where they’re spending and own their own home faster. In short, we want to help them achieve real momentum with money.

Your why

The Principal Engineer at Ubank is responsible for driving technical excellence and innovation across the engineering organisation. This role involves setting the multi-year technical strategy, delivering org/company-wide multi-team goals, and ensuring that our products adapt to scale, usage, and business needs well beyond Ubank’s current scope. This is a technical leadership role and does not involve people management responsibilities.

How You Will Spend Your Time

• Define and drive the long-term technical vision for ubank, with a focus on backend systems, DevOps practices, and security
• Anticipate technical challenges and opportunities 3-5 years into the future
• Design and guide the implementation of large-scale, distributed systems
• Develop proofs-of-concept for innovative financial products or services
• Ensure systems meet stringent regulatory requirements in the banking industry
• Implement advanced threat modeling and risk mitigation strategies
• Mentor senior engineers and engineering managers on advanced technical topics
• Partner with product and business leaders to identify new opportunities enabled by technical capabilities
• Influence product roadmaps and business strategies based on technical insights
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Play a key role in attracting and retaining top engineering talent
• Contribute to and participate in senior interviews and hiring decisions and engineering career growth paths
  
  

What you will bring

Relevant experience, or degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 12+ years of experience as a hands-on technology leader, with a proven track record in backend development, DevOps, and security
• You must have broad technical skills in multiple programming languages and must be passionate about coding and technology
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
• Deep expertise in cloud technologies, particularly AWS services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, EKS, SQS, RDS)
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices in the financial sector
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, with a focus on backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong background in database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL and distributed database systems
• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies to maintain full-stack capabilities
• Proven track record of leading major technical initiatives that directly impact business outcomes
• Experience in mentoring and developing senior engineering talent
• Strong communication skills, able to influence and align stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Thought leadership demonstrated through conference presentations, publications, or patents
  
  

Why ubank?

• Hybrid working model - with 3 days in our central Sydney CBD office located above Wynyard station.
• Highly collaborative and positive culture
• Strong internal development & growth opportunities
• + other fantastic benefits to support!
  
  

Our Values

• Delight the Customer - We put the customer’s best interests at the forefront of everything we do. We believe financial success will follow customer success.
• Agile and Brave - Constantly collaborating in new ways to create something genuinely innovative.
• Value Each Other - We respect everyone’s contribution, embracing a common goal and championing individuality.
• Frank and Authentic - A high performing team who say what we mean and mean what we say to create a strong team culture.
• Show Up - We bring our passion, positivity, and sense of fun every day to embrace the challenges of changing the banking game.
  
  

Our recruitment team is standing by, ready and eager to connect with you and answer any questions you might have. So why wait? Apply now with a CV and let's see where this exciting opportunity takes you!

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