Principal Engineer

Synechron; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron in Sydney seeks an Enterprise Architect to lead architecture and delivery of large-scale financial services solutions across Snowflake, AWS, and .NET ecosystems. You will define data architecture, integration patterns, and cloud-native practices, guiding teams to build secure, scalable systems while supporting modernization initiatives for banking clients.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication with business stakeholders, and a track record of delivering complex

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-scale architecture and delivery.
• Proficient in Snowflake, Python, Spark, and .NET.
• Experience with AWS, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong data modeling and data contracts understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions.
• Drive data architecture and cloud-native engineering on AWS.
• Set integration patterns and scalable, secure solutions.
• Support modernization in banking/financial services domains.

Skills

Snowflake

PySpark / Spark

Python

Advanced SQL

AWS

APIs & Distributed Systems

Modern .NET

Data Contracts

CI/CD

Production Engineering

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website: www.synechron.com.

About Role:

Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions across Collections, Cards Modernisation, HPS/PowerCARD, PCC, Snowflake, and .NET ecosystems. Drive technology strategy, integration patterns, data architecture, and cloud-native engineering practices across AWS and distributed platforms. Provide technical leadership to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient solutions while enabling modernization initiatives and supporting critical banking and financial services capabilities.

Mandatory Skills & Experience:

• Snowflake
• PySpark / Spark
• Python
• Advanced SQL
• AWS
• APIs & Distributed Systems
• Modern .NET
• Data Contracts
• CI/CD
• Production Engineering

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!