Principal Software Engineer

Your new company

This organisation is reimagining the future of banking through cutting-edge technology and innovation. With a strong focus on customer experience, security and agility.

Your new role

As the Principal Software Engineer you’ll contribute to the development of a greenfield product that transforms the business banking experience. Working closely with a cross-functional team and Product Owner, you’ll help shape the technical direction of the platform, delivering high-quality software solutions that drive innovation and reduce risk.

You’ll be hands-on across the full software development lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to work on strategic initiatives that have a real impact on customers and the broader business.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong experience developing modern UI and backend-for-frontend (BFF) microservices using GraphQL and related technologies
• Proficiency with front-end frameworks such as ReactJS and NextJS, and backend tools like NestJS, Apollo GraphQL, and Prisma ORM
• Solid understanding of cloud-native development, ideally in AWS, with experience in CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and observability tools
• Familiarity with GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cline, Cursor, and AWS Bedrock
• Experience working in Agile environments with a focus on DevSecOps, SRE practices, and secure coding principles
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring junior engineers and uplifting engineering practices
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a natural ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
• Experience in the banking or financial services domain is highly regarded

What you’ll get in return

• The chance to work on a high-impact, greenfield product using the latest in GenAI and cloud technologies
• A flexible hybrid working model with time spent collaborating in the Sydney office
• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values innovation, courage, and continuous learning
• Opportunities for career growth, technical leadership, and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package within a purpose-driven organisation