Principal Tech Lead: Transformation & Modernisation

Talenza; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Talenza is partnering with a leading enterprise organisation to recruit a Principal Technology Lead to guide a major transformation program in migration, modernisation and enterprise tech uplift. You will lead across multiple squads, collaborating with Product, Engineering and Business stakeholders to shape technology direction and deliver long-term impact.

Location in Sydney with hybrid work. The role suits someone stepping from Principal Engineer or Lead Architect into a broader platform

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex migration, integration or transformation programs.
• Strong technical leadership across multiple squads or delivery teams.
• Background modernising legacy platforms in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of software engineering, architecture and modern delivery practices.
• Ability to influence outcomes without formal people management responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction across large-scale migration and modernisation initiatives.
• Align business priorities, product roadmaps and technology outcomes.
• Guide teams through complex integration and legacy transformation challenges.
• Drive improvements in engineering practices, automation, testing and CI/CD.
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects and Engineering teams to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Job description

Talenza is partnering with a leading enterprise organisation to recruit a Principal Technology Lead to guide a major transformation program in migration, modernisation and enterprise tech uplift. You will lead across multiple squads, collaborating with Product, Engineering and Business stakeholders to shape technology direction and deliver long-term impact.

Location in Sydney with hybrid work. The role suits someone stepping from Principal Engineer or Lead Architect into a broader platform