Description:
Are you ready to lead a game-changing transformation? As the Principal Architect – Cloud and Engineering , you’ll spearhead NGM Groups’ infrastructure modernisation and cloud transformation, driving innovation and delivering scalable, secure cloud solutions. You’ll be at the forefront of a major Azure cloud migration, shaping enterprise-wide engineering strategies and ensuring seamless, high-performance technology solutions. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the future of cloud architecture in a dynamic financial services environment.
What’s in it for You?
This is a newly created role, reporting to our Chief Technology Officer! You will apply your extensive technical experience and architectural leadership to develop and maintain a cloud and engineering strategy.
Strategic Influence: Lead a high-impact cloud transformation and infrastructure modernisation program.
Collaboration & Leadership: Engage with C-level executives, IT teams, and business units to drive innovation and technical excellence.
Career Growth: Elevate your expertise with exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks, large-scale migrations, and engineering capability uplift.
What does success look like?
Success in this role will mean that you will:-
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You have developed and executed a future-proof cloud and engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
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Have delivered the Azure cloud and data centre migration seamlessly with minimal disruption.
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Strengthened Engineering capabilities across the organisation through the application of modern practices and best-in-class frameworks.
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Collaborated with key stakeholders and acted at a trusted advisor in cloud and engineering excellence.
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Drive the adoption of cloud services, DevOps, automation, and security best practices at scale.
What we stand for
Culture & Connection; We champion work-life balance , offering flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and a fun, connected workplace culture.
Growth & Opportunities; We support lifelong learning with educational funding, study leave, and self-driven development programs to help employees grow professionally and personally. Meaningful Work; Our culture values engagement and innovation , offering challenging, stimulating work that drives passion, purpose, and long-term job satisfaction.
About us
We’re NGM Group, and we offer retail banking services to more than half a million Australians under the brands Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent. We have fresh energy and big goals for our customers, and our people are key to us achieving this success. If you’re ready to be part of a team that puts the customer first and enjoys a challenge as the path to growth and innovation, then … we want you!
Collectively, we’re the largest customer-owned bank based on net assets and the 10th largest Australian-owned bank for household deposits. A financial powerhouse headquartered in the Hunter, we have a workforce of more than 1,600 people and total assets of more than $20 billion.
NGM Group is committed to delivering trusted banking to enable our customers and communities to thrive. We do this by leading with heart, doing the right things in the right way, and by maintaining high standards of ethical behaviour in everything that we do. All applicants are therefore required to undergo a skills assessment , comprehensive background check , Bankruptcy Check and a National Police Check .
We are also working to reflect the vibrant communities we serve. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require adjustments to be made during the recruitment process or would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, your Talent Acquisition Partner will be happy to engage in a confidential discussion and assist. Your unique talents and perspectives are what make us stronger.