Principal Software Engineer at THE ICONIC

THE ICONIC is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance their technical foundation and drive innovation. The role will involve hands-on coding, architectural oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. The Principal Software Engineer will report to the Head of Engineering and will be based in Sydney CBD.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 to maintain a competitive edge.
• Acting as a central figure in large transformation projects.
• Supporting the Head of Engineering in contributing to technical strategy and team culture.

Requirements include:

• Extensive experience in software architecture and designing scalable, high-performance systems.
• High proficiency in PHP and JavaScript (including frameworks like NextJS, NestJS, and ExpressJS).
• Strong command of advanced engineering concepts and architectural patterns.
• Proven ability to work with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks and automated deployment pipelines.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi-domain technical projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A strategic mindset with a track record of influencing technology direction.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts.

THE ICONIC offers:

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