Principal Engineer - Modern Work

Versent Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work hours

Craft 180 learning program

Health & wellbeing programmes

Career growth opportunities

Regular team social activities

Job summary

Versent Pty Ltd is seeking a Principal Engineer - Modern Work to lead complex Microsoft 365 transformation programs. The role focuses on architecting, designing, and delivering large-scale migrations and digital workplace transformations across Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Entra ID.

You will partner with customers to translate business needs into practical technical solutions, mentor teams, and drive governance, security and delivery outcomes for modern work engagements.

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft 365 consulting and architecture experience.
• Expertise across Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Entra ID.
• Experience leading migration and transformation programs.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into practical solutions.
• Hands-on technical capability combined with strategic thinking.
• Desirable: Microsoft Defender, Copilot Studio & Copilot Studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Microsoft 365 architecture, design and delivery.
• Drive large-scale tenant-to-tenant migrations, consolidations and separations.
• Design coexistence, cutover and migration strategies for complex M&A programs.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams and customer engagements.
• Own solution quality, governance, security and delivery outcomes.
• Mentor consultants and engineers while helping shape the future of the Modern Work practice.

Skills

Microsoft 365 architecture

Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Entra ID

Migration programs

Stakeholder engagement

Hands-on capability

Strategic thinking

Copilot Studio

Microsoft Defender

Tools

Copilot Studio

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Lead complex Microsoft 365 transformation programs that reshape the way organisations work.

At Versent, we’re looking for a Principal Engineer - Modern Work who combines deep Microsoft 365 expertise with strong architecture and delivery leadership. This is a hands on role focused on designing and delivering large scale tenant migrations, M&A integrations, divestitures and digital workplace transformations.

You’ll work directly with customers to solve complex challenges across Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Entra ID , leading solutions from strategy and architecture through to migration, cutover and optimisation.

What you’ll do

• Lead end to end Microsoft 365 architecture, design and delivery
• Drive large scale tenant-to-tenant migrations, consolidations and separations
• Design coexistence, cutover and migration strategies for complex M&A programs
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams and customer engagements
• Own solution quality, governance, security and delivery outcomes
• Mentor consultants and engineers while helping shape the future of the Modern Work practice

What we’re looking for

• Strong Microsoft 365 consulting and architecture experience
• Expertise across Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Entra ID
• Experience leading migration and transformation programs
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into practical solutions
• Hands on technical capability combined with strategic thinking
• Highly desirable: Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio .

Life at Versent

We’re a diverse team of motivated humans who think outside the box and strive to deliver what others might consider impossible.At Versent we truly care about our people and put real focus on cultivating a culture of learning, collaboration and growth. We provide our teams with the space, trust, and support, to deliver the best work of their careers. To enable this, we have a culture that places a high value on continual feedback, excellence, and invention anchored in customer success.

We also offer our team:

• Flexibility : We give you the freedom to excel, providing as much autonomy and flexibility around when you work so you can manage your time in a way that best suits you to get the job done.
• Learning : We are passionate about continuous improvement and care about you investing in and developing your craft. Our Craft 180 Program is a holistic strategy for ongoing, meaningful skill and capability development with an ultimate goal to create an environment where people can learn and contribute in different ways to develop, practice and become masters of their craft.
• Access to Benefits That Fit Your Life : From salary packaging and purchased leave to novated leasing options, we offer a range of benefits designed to suit different lifestyles and priorities. There’s something for everyone.
• Health & Wellbeing Programmes : We focus on you as a whole person, with wellbeing initiatives that are to support you mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.
• Connection : Regular social activities across your team and the organisation.
• Recognition : We offer several reward & recognition programmes to acknowledge the amazing work that you do!
• Career opportunity : We provide the opportunity to work on diverse projects and initiatives that enable you to create a brilliant career.

At Versent, we don't adhere to a one size fits all hiring strategy. We understand that you might not fulfil all the criteria for this position. Our celebration of diverse perspectives isn't just a value, it's a way to gain an edge. If you believe this opportunity is where you can thrive.

If you require any accommodations throughout the interview process, please get in touch with us by emailing [e-mail] .