Principal Software Engineer

Inlogik; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Inlogik in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to set technical direction, drive engineering excellence and shape enterprise software strategy across global teams.

Reporting to the CPTO, you will mentor engineers, define standards, review code and guide delivery of scalable solutions that meet client needs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' leadership experience within a software development organisation.
• Demonstrated experience across the full software design, development and release lifecycle, including delivering complex enterprise software products and solutions for large clients.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts, web-based solutions, enterprise software and consumer web applications.
• Proficiency in web development technologies, including HTML, JavaScript and CSS.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, particularly C#, and good experience with ASP.NET.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex business and technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain clear, accurate and useful technical documentation.
• A proactive approach to continuous learning, professional development and embracing new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the technical direction of development teams and products.
• Define, establish and maintain software engineering practices, patterns and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the software design and development lifecycle.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable and consistent code.
• Drive continuous improvement across development tools, languages and frameworks.
• Evaluate and approve the introduction of new technologies.
• Work collaboratively with teams to determine effective technical solutions for client requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing and technical guidance.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with information security, privacy and relevant industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Full lifecycle

C#

ASP.NET

SQL

Git

Education

Bachelor degree / tertiary qualification in IT or related field

Tools

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

ASP.NET

Transact-SQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Principal Software Engineer

Location: Hawthorn, VIC – Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time

About Inlogik:

Inlogik is a global leader in Corporate Credit Card and Expense Management solutions, supporting organisations across 30+ countries.

We are seeking an accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead technical direction, drive engineering best practices and influence the ongoing development of innovative enterprise software solutions.

Reporting to the CPTO, you will play a key leadership role in shaping our technology strategy, guiding development teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.

About the Role:

As Principal Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across our development teams, champion engineering standards and guide the design and implementation of software solutions.

You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, supporting the technical growth of engineers and ensuring our technology platforms, tools and frameworks continue to meet business and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and influence the technical direction of development teams and products.
• Define, establish and maintain software engineering practices, patterns and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the software design and development lifecycle.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable and consistent code.
• Drive continuous improvement across development tools, languages and frameworks.
• Evaluate and approve the introduction of new technologies.
• Work collaboratively with teams to determine effective technical solutions for client requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineers through coaching, knowledge sharing and technical guidance.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with information security, privacy and relevant industry standards.

About You:

• A minimum of 10 years' leadership experience within a software development organisation.
• Demonstrated experience across the full software design, development and release lifecycle, including delivering complex enterprise software products and solutions for large clients.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts, web-based solutions, enterprise software and consumer web applications.
• A tertiary qualification in Business, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in web development technologies, including HTML, JavaScript and CSS.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, particularly C#, and good experience with ASP.NET.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and Transact-SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex business and technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain clear, accurate and useful technical documentation.
• A proactive approach to continuous learning, professional development and embracing new challenges.

Why Join Inlogik?

You will have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, shape engineering standards and make a meaningful contribution to the direction of our software development capability.