Principal SWE / Pod Lead

Software Engineering

Leadership

Wellington

Permanent

Sam Forrest
Sam Forrest

Talent Manager

Posted

November 11, 2025

  • Highly technical leadership role - majority hands-on coding
  • Join an award-winning SaaS company with global reach
  • Wellington-based - 3 days in office
About the Company:
Our client is a globally recognised SaaS company delivering innovative technology solutions that streamline complex workflows in the property and financial services ecosystem. With teams across New Zealand, Australia, and India, they combine agility, scale, and a product-led mindset to build tools used by a wide range of industry stakeholders.

About the Role:
This Principal Engineer position is suited to a senior software developer who enjoys leading by example. You’ll spend the majority of your time coding and delivering high-quality solutions, while also providing technical leadership to a cross-functional product pod. You’ll align architecture, delivery, and quality - without the burden of formal people management.

Skills & Experience:
  • Expert-level skills in .NET Core, Angular, Azure, and DevOps.
  • Strong knowledge of TDD, CI/CD pipelines, and architecture.
  • Proven ability to mentor and support a high-performing team.
  • Deep experience with SaaS or large-scale web platforms.
  • Passion for clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
  • Strong communicator who leads through influence.
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Why Work Here?
  • Hands-on, high-impact role in a product-driven company.
  • Modern tech stack and strong engineering standards.
  • Focus on innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
  • Remote-friendly and flexible working options.
  • Global footprint with local agility.
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and growth-minded team.
Closing Statement:
If you're ready to lead from the front and want to stay close to the code, this is the opportunity for you. Apply today or contact sam@talent.army for a confidential chat.

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