Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

THE ICONIC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their agile engineering team in Sydney CBD. The Principal Software Engineer will play a crucial role in shaping the technical foundation of the company, which is a leading online retailer in Australia and New Zealand. This role involves a blend of technical expertise and leadership, reporting to the Head of Engineering and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Role involves:

• Partnering with lead engineers to enforce best practices and elevate team performance.
• Collaborating with engineering and product leadership to identify technical risks and ensure proactive solutions.
• Leading the design and implementation of critical, high-impact software projects.
• Influencing the evolution of the technology stack.
• Acting as a central figure in large transformation projects.
• Supporting the Head of Engineering in contributing to technical strategy and team culture.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in software architecture and designing scalable systems.
• Competent in PHP and High Proficiency in JavaScript (NextJS, NestJS, and ExpressJS).
• Strong command of advanced engineering concepts and architectural patterns.
• Proven ability to work with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL solutions (Redis, DynamoDB).
• Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks and automated deployment pipelines.
• Experience in leading complex technical projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with a track record of influencing technology direction.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts and mentor teams.

What THE ICONIC offers:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Parental leave program and support.
• Birthday leave and ICONIC voucher.
• Staff discount and sample sales.
• Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Volunteer days.
• Referral reward program.