Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Location:

Docklands 

Work Type:

Contract

Industry:

Development

Contact Name:

Patrick Fraser-Schmuki

Contact Phone:

03 8080 7213

Date Published:

25-Jun-2026

Join a leading financial institution committed to building innovative, enterprise-grade platforms that support vital functions such as customer onboarding, compliance, and data management across Australia and beyond. The client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to take a pivotal technical leadership role within their onboarding technology team. 


As the selected candidate, you will:
  • Lead the technical design and delivery of complex platform and integration changes, ensuring high impact and quality.
  • Act as a technical authority across cross-functional teams, influencing engineering standards and design decisions.
  • Solve challenging, cross-system problems involving customer data, workflows, and integrations.
  • Elevate engineering practices through hands-on leadership, conducting design reviews, and mentoring team members.
  • Collaborate closely with Architecture, Security, and Risk teams to deliver secure, resilient, and compliant technological solutions.

To be successful in this role you should have:
  • Over 15 years of experience in software or platform engineering, with practical knowledge of frontend (React) and backend (Java) development.
  • Strong expertise in system design, integrations, and enterprise platform management.
  • Experience working in regulated environments or large-scale enterprise settings (financial services experience is desirable).
  • The ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives without formal authority.
  • A passion for engineering excellence, high-quality code, and maintaining long-term platform health.

Please note that Aida, our after-hours AI conversational screening assistant, may be used as part of the initial application process.


Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
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