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Principal Engineer - Engineering & Data
- Posted22 December 2025
- Salary$220000 per annum, Benefits: Base Plus Super and Bonus
- LocationSydney
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Technology & Project Services
- ReferenceBH-16992
Job description
Client
Our client has ambitious growth plans to double the business over the next 2–3 years, we are investing heavily in technology, data, and digital capability. The role is reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will guide both engineering and data functions, while remaining deeply involved in delivery.
About the role
You will lead direct reports across engineering and data, spending 60–70% of your time hands-on with code, architecture, and solution design. This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys working close to the detail while shaping strategy and driving change in a traditional business modernising at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Offer
For a confidential discussion please apply or reach out to Corin on 0457676048
Our client has ambitious growth plans to double the business over the next 2–3 years, we are investing heavily in technology, data, and digital capability. The role is reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), this is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you will guide both engineering and data functions, while remaining deeply involved in delivery.
About the role
You will lead direct reports across engineering and data, spending 60–70% of your time hands-on with code, architecture, and solution design. This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys working close to the detail while shaping strategy and driving change in a traditional business modernising at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and data specialists
- Remain hands-on with development, architecture, and solution delivery
- Break down work, assign tasks, and manage team workload and priorities
- Act as a key technical contact for external vendors delivering Microsoft Dynamics solutions
- Develop and enhance customer portals for residential and commercial clients
- Design and implement system integrations and APIs
- Contribute to architectural decisions within the Microsoft ecosystem
- Support AI initiatives and identify automation opportunities to drive efficiency
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong full-stack development background
- Deep experience with Microsoft technologies, including:
- Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central & Customer Engagement)
- Azure Cloud
- .NET
- React
- Power BI
- Proven experience building APIs and system integrations
- Mobile and web application development experience
- Experience leading and developing technical teams
- Understanding of AI applications and automation opportunities
- Experience working within medium to large organisations
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
- Strong collaborator with cross-functional stakeholders
- Passionate about AI, automation, and continuous improvement
- Exposure to multiple industries or complex business environments
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
- Practical, solutions-focused mindset
Offer
- Opportunity to shape technology strategy during a major digital transformation
- Hands-on technical leadership in a business investing heavily in modern platforms
- Competitive salary package
- The chance to make a tangible impact in a business scaling rapidly
- 3 days on site
For a confidential discussion please apply or reach out to Corin on 0457676048
