Principal Engineer

Description:

HUB24 is a market leader in the wealth industry, delivering cutting-edge platform, technology, and data solutions. We believe the most valuable investments begin with our people. Our culture is driven by innovation, ambition, and agility.We encourage our team to bring fresh ideas and creativity to the table. Instead of being held back by bureaucracy, we foster an environment where individuals are empowered to make a meaningful difference—both to our business and to our clients’ success.HUB24 Limited is publicly listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: HUB).
Benefits and Life at HUB24 Learn more about our employee benefits HERE.
Join our dynamic team as a Principal Engineer and shape the future of financial technology! You'll drive technical vision, build innovative software, and lead a team that empowers financial advisers. Your expertise will be key to creating secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions, while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the technical vision for financial software products.
• Architect secure, scalable systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and introduce innovative technologies.
• Lead complex problem-solving and hands-on coding to maintain high-quality standards.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure security, performance, and maintainability.
• Address engineering challenges related to security, compliance, and high-volume processing.
• Inspire and mentor engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Lead by example and support team growth through coaching and skill development.
• Drive transformation in processes, tooling, and technology to enhance software delivery.
• Implement DevOps and CI/CD best practices to optimize performance and scalability.
• Lead initiatives to reduce technical debt and improve engineering standards.
• Work closely with product managers, UX designers, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders.
• Engage in stakeholder management to ensure alignment and project success.
• Facilitate workshops and maintain strong relationships across teams.

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript), with experience in relevant ecosystems.
• Expertise in software architecture, system design, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Proven problem-solving and debugging abilities to resolve complex technical issues.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (IDEs, debuggers, CI/CD, testing frameworks).
• Solid understanding of security best practices, particularly in the financial software domain.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, guiding and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in project management, including risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with financial industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, APRA guidelines).
• Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives and client needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, UX, QA, DevOps).
• Strong focus on fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Willingness and ability to stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Proactive in finding ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality solutions.

THE HUB24 STORY We think creatively and we’re not constrained by traditional thinking or barriers to success. We’re led by experts, realists with ideas, grounded in commercial reality who are bold enough to visualise the future a little differently and to advocate for what matters to our clients. We are here to lead change and are committed to empowering better financial futures for more Australians.
Check out why our people love working at HUB24! We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer of choice where our people can bring their whole selves to work and feel 100% safe and supported to do so. If you don't feel you fit this role 100%, we would still love to hear from you. Tell us what you're interested in - you still might have a skill we didn't realise we needed!
The Recruitment Process: - Acknowledgement email once your application has been submitted. - Our Talent team will start reviewing your application, if unsuccessful you will be notified. - If your application progresses to the next stage, our Talent team will be in touch to discuss your alignment with the role. - If you’re a person with an impairment or disability, this is an opportunity to share with us any accessibility requirements that you may have for the role.- Should you require any accommodations to the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@hub24.com.au and one of our team will be in touch. - Interviews can happen virtually or face to face with the hiring manager, or other members of the broader team. Depending on the role, there may be more than two interviews. - Communication of outcomes to successful and unsuccessful candidates and feedback provided.
*As part of our process, a police check will be conducted on all successful candidates*. Further details on our HUB24 Group Recruitment Privacy Collection notice can be found here.
2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Endorsed by WORK180, we are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women. We have been nominated and placed on the BOSS Best Places to work list. Seek Star Awards 2024 - Nominated as a finalist for the Best Employer Brand Initiative
HUB24 is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and every individual is treated with respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have accessibility requirements, please let us know – we’re here to support you.