NCS Australia

Tech / AI / Software

PrincipalSoftwareEngineer

canberra, australian capital territory, australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Software Engineer at NCS Australia. Skills: Software development, Technical leadership, Architecture, Scalable solutions. Lead end-to-end software development and technical design across complex environments. Drive engineering strategy to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable codebases”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver solutions that drive real, lasting impact; Ensure the delivery of secure, high-quality, and scalable solutions aligned to business objectives

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solvers; Resolve highly complex technical and operational issues

Eligibility Requirements

Valid work rights for Australia, Willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, Probity checks, Police checks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience leading large-scale, complex software engineering initiatives, Technical leadership with the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams, Experience working with legacy and modern technology stacks in enterprise environments, COBOL, M204/User Language, CAGENroadcom-Gen, TypeScript, API integration, Git-based development, IBM App Connect, IBM Case Management, API Connect, M204, PostgreSQL, DB2, Teradata, MS SQL, Oracle, Drupal, WordPress (themes, modules, API integration), Data modelling, querying, scripting, development practices, ISIS framework (including M204 platform)

Nice to Have

M204 platform

What You'll Do.

Lead end-to-end software development and technical design across complex environments

Drive engineering strategy to ensure high-quality

and scalable codebases

Provide expert technical advice on development

and system optimisation

Oversee release management

and ongoing production support

and maintenance activities

Review and approve solutions

conducting high-level impact assessments

Ensure adherence to software development standards

Resolve highly complex technical and operational issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Guide engineering teams; Build and manage strategic stakeholder relationships across business and technology teams

Communication Scope

Prepare executive-level briefs; Provide recommendations to influence decision-making

Process & Methodology

Oversee project delivery

Full Job Description

At NCS Australia, we are more than a technology services company—we are a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators shaping the future. With a strong presence across the APAC region, we partner with government and enterprise organisations to tackle complex challenges and deliver solutions that drive real, lasting impact. We are passionate about unlocking value through technology. By focusing on people, committing to quality, and challenging traditional thinking, we believe technology services can be done better. Our team brings this to life by advising, transforming, and managing technology to help our clients and communities thrive. We love big ideas and bold thinkers. Bring your ambition and your creativity—together, we will turn them into extraordinary opportunities. Ready to make tomorrow with us? Explore our opportunities and join a team that is redefining what’s possible. We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to take ownership of large-scale, complex software development initiatives and provide strategic technical leadership across high-impact programs. This is a senior, influential role where you’ll shape architecture, guide engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of secure, high-quality, and scalable solutions aligned to business objectives. * Lead end-to-end software development and technical design across complex environments * Drive engineering strategy to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and scalable codebases * Provide expert technical advice on development, integration, and system optimisation * Oversee release management, go-live activities, and ongoing production support * Lead analysis, design, development, prototyping, testing, and maintenance activities * Review and approve solutions, conducting high-level impact assessments * Ensure adherence to software development standards, methodologies, and governance * Resolve highly complex technical and operational issues * Build and manage strategic stakeholder relationships across

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