Principal Engineer
Core
Set technical direction and strengthen software design, build, and run across LGT Wealth Management Australia's core wealth platform, integrations, data, and client channels.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
Secure, resilient, and maintainable systems for institutional quality investment portfolios
Domain
Financial Services / Private Wealth / Cloud-Native Engineering
Required skills
Distributed systems design, Cloud-native engineering (Azure/AWS), CI/CD, Secure software engineering, Technical leadership, Mentoring, System architecture, DevSecOps, Modernization/Refactoring, Vendor due diligence
Preferred skills
Financial services experience, Regulated environments experience, AI-assisted engineering experience, Global technology operating models
Technologies
C#/.NET, Java, TypeScript, Python, Azure, AWS, Containers, Serverless, Infrastructure as Code
Responsibilities
Set and evolve engineering direction and standards; Lead design of complex systems and services; Write production-quality code and build prototypes; Build engineering paved road (templates, libraries, CI/CD); Raise engineering quality via reviews and automated testing; Champion reliability and operability; Embed secure-by-design and DevSecOps practices; Lead pragmatic modernization and refactoring; Improve developer experience and delivery flow; Mentor engineers and develop technical leaders; Advise CTO and stakeholders on technical options and risks.
