Principal Software Engineer
4 days ago
About the Role
A newly created Principal Software Engineer opportunity is available with a product-based business in the asset management sector. You'll join the Perth team to bring seniority and technical leadership into a group with many strong juniors, ensuring delivery on a busy roadmap while addressing technical debt.
This is a very hands-on role working on the organisation's flagship SaaS platform. You'll contribute across design, delivery, and engineering, while helping to mature the technical culture and support the broader team in scaling.
You'll work closely with the Engineering Manager, taking ownership of solutions, leading by example, and picking up tickets as needed to keep momentum high. This role is
fully office-based in Perth
, working from modern, centrally located offices.
You Should Have
- 7+ years' experience as a software engineer with strong hands-on coding background
- Proficiency in Python and Java (C# experience is also valuable)
- Strong understanding of Spring Boot and Elasticsearch
- Solid communication skills and proven ability to work well in collaborative teams
- Track record of contributing to architecture and roadmap delivery
- Experience mentoring or guiding less senior engineers
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with plenty of deliverables
Nice to Have
- Experience across infrastructure management and cloud (AWS)
- Exposure to Vue, PostgreSQL, Ansible, Terraform, or ML tools
- Previous experience in SaaS or product-based environments
The Benefits
- Salary up to
$200k + super
(flexible for the right person) - Fully office-based role in a Grade 1 Perth CBD location
- Work on a high-impact product with a significant roadmap
- Chance to inject seniority into a talented, growing team
- Opportunities to lead, mentor, and shape engineering practices
- Supportive and collaborative culture with continuous learning encouraged
How to Apply
If this opportunity resonates with you, please apply. For further details or enquiries, feel free to reach out via email at or call Matthew Burke on
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