Senior Principal - Software Engineering - Sydney/Melbourne

Slalom_build capability is Slalom’s technology powerhouse, dedicated to Engineering and Experience Design. It’s an inclusive space where people grow, innovate, and work with cutting-edge technologies and modern development practices. We embrace diversity of thought and background, fostering a culture that values creativity and collaboration. As a trusted partner, Slalom Build helps clients maximise the value of their software by delivering fast, high-quality, and consistent solutions. We combine strategic thinking with AI-driven tools to support end-to-end delivery at any scale. Our focus is not only on building great solutions, but also on empowering people and creating lasting impact.

· Significant depth and breadth in software architecture, hands-on development, and delivery of production systems.

· Proven experience leading engineering teams, including people leadership and direct reports.

· Strong ability to engage senior business and technology stakeholders and translate needs into actionable technical solutions.

· A flexible collaboration style, adapting effectively to different clients, teams, and delivery contexts.

· Recent, hands-on experience writing code using modern programming languages such as JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or Spring.

· Strong experience designing and delivering cloud-based solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

· Solid understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and modern engineering practices.

· Strong background in relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or DB2.

· Practical experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and distributed services.

· A passion for building high-quality software while growing and leading people.

Please note, candidates must hold Australian Citizenship and be located in Sydney or Melbourne.

Our culture and values reflect each individual Slalomer. We are dedicated to encouraging workplace diversity and ensuring all our people, from any background can contribute to their full potential. We wish to build a team that echoes the diversity of the communities we serve, and our values are an active part of our every-day, guiding our decisions.

When we moved to Australia in 2020, we had no idea just how important our work/life balance would need to be. We’ve asked our consultants what makes Slalom a great place to work and the most common answer – “the freedom to be ourselves when life gets in the way”. We make a big effort to bring everyone together and allow space when space is needed. We believe in helping each other thrive in work and life and are proud to invest in benefits that include holistic wellbeing, meaningful allowances, and investment in our team’s professional, technical, and personal growth.

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Slalom does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

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