Principal Engineer - Core Banking

Wellington/Auckland based opportunityBanking benefits, flexible working options and moreFixed Term Contract – 24 MonthsKō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters. We’re looking for a Principal Engineer – Core Banking to help us deliver our vision of super simple experiences for Kiwibank customers and frontline staff.This is a senior technical leadership role at the top of our engineering career pathway. You’ll bring deep expertise in banking systems and API development, guiding how we evolve and coexist across multiple core platforms. Your influence will shape architecture decisions, integration strategies, and ensure resilience in a complex, multi-core environment.You’ll combine hands-on technical capability with strategic leadership, mentoring engineers and partnering with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that keep Kiwi better off.Ko tātou tēnei. Kia hāpai i ō pūkenga | This is us. Where your expertise matters. Key skills and experience we’re looking for:Solid experience in core banking systems and understanding of multi-core coexistenceStrong background in API design and development, including secure integration patternsProven track record leading engineering teams and motivating others in an Agile and/or DevSecOps environmentExpertise in domain-driven design, implementation, and integrationAdvanced skills in a modern programming language and frameworks (ideally C#/.NET Core)Significant experience with CI/CD, declarative deployment, and automated quality/security practicesAbility to educate, consult, and advocate for good tooling and engineering practicesSkilled at identifying architecturally significant requirements, managing trade-offs, and delivering robust solutionsExperience with cloud platforms to drive scalability and reliabilityStrong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence technical directionKo tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai i a koe, me tō whānau |This is us. Where you and your whānau matter. We want you to get the most out of work and life, so you will have the option to explore flexible working arrangements that suit both your needs and ours. We now also offer one wellbeing day a quarter to ensure our people are taken care of and can bring their best selves to work. Our great range of benefits include discounted banking, and an incredible package for new parents.We are proud to be a certified B Corporation, a Pride Pledge partner and we are the first bank in Aotearoa to get the Gender Tick. We are also an accredited Living Wage employer.Tono mai |Apply Now!– We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we reserve the right to withdraw the ad at any time. Applications close Monday 8th December midday.Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, there may be a delay in our response. Thank you for your patience.Recruitment agencies: We're not seeking support at this stage.At Kiwibank we are all about making Kiwi better offFor an idea about what life is like at Kiwibank and some of the benefits we offer make sure to check out the attached video.