Principal Software Engineer

Software Engineering

Leadership

Wellington

Permanent

Sam Forrest
Sam Forrest

Talent Manager

Posted

January 13, 2026

  • Be hands-on with AI-driven technologies and modern stacks (C#, TypeScript, React
  • Experience architecting SaaS platforms at scale, with deep cloud infrastructure
  • Hybrid - Wellington-based
About the Company:
Our client is a fast-growing SaaS company with a truly global footprint. Powering complex operations and workflows across a diverse customer base, their platform is trusted in over 70 countries and handles billions in transactions. With a collaborative, high-trust culture and strong product vision, the company is entering an exciting new phase focused on scaling, AI adoption, and platform evolution.

About the Role: As Principal Software Engineer, you'll be the most senior technical leader in the team - setting the bar for architecture, engineering practices, and technical excellence. You’ll work closely with executive leadership to guide decision-making, support cross-functional teams, and ensure scalable, secure, and efficient systems are built for global scale. This is a strategic and hands-on role that blends long-term vision with day-to-day delivery.

Skills & Experience:
  • 8+ years’ experience designing and delivering complex software solutions
  • Strong technical background with C#, TypeScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React)
  • Experience architecting SaaS platforms at scale, with deep cloud infrastructure knowledge
  • Proven leadership and mentoring experience within high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and emotional intelligence
  • Experience working in Agile environments and delivering across full SDLC
  • Passion for innovation and applying emerging technologies (including AI)
Why Work Here?
  • Join a modern SaaS company making a global impact
  • Work on high-scale, high-complexity systems with billions in platform transactions
  • Help shape a forward-thinking, engineering-led culture
  • Flexible working arrangements, including Work from Home options
  • Access to innovation time, hack days, and growth opportunities
  • Highly engaged, collaborative cross-functional teams
  • Strong support for learning, experimentation, and career progression
Excited to make a global impact through world-class engineering?
Apply now or contact us at sam@talent.army for more information.

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