Principal Engineer Salesforce/nCino

Join one of Aotearoa’s most forward-thinking financial institutions as they transform their Business Banking technology stack. As a Principal Engineer, you will operate as a senior individual contributor, providing deep technical expertise across Salesforce and nCino. You’ll guide architectural decisions, uplift engineering standards, and ensure the stability and scalability of core lending platforms without having people leadership responsibilities.If you want to stay hands-on, shape the technical direction, and influence engineering excellence at scale, this role sits at the very heart of NZ’s digital banking transformation.About The RoleAs the Principal Engineer, you’ll be the technical authority across Salesforce and nCino for Business Banking. You will:Lead technical design and decision-making as a highly senior IC.Influence architecture, integration patterns, and engineering standards.Be the escalation point for complex issues across the lending platform.Drive platform health, reliability, CI/CD uplift, and engineering best practices.Partner closely with Dev, Test, SRE, Architecture, Core Banking, and Cloud teams.Provide mentorship and technical guidance - without direct line management.Ensure solutions align with business goals, risk, and compliance requirements.This role is perfect for someone who loves solving large-scale engineering problems, staying hands-on with design and architecture, and shaping the future of lending technology.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership as a senior individual contributor, guiding design and implementation across Salesforce and nCino.Support platform, DevOps, SRE, and Test teams to ensure robust, stable, and secure systems.Act as the technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges.Champion engineering excellence, automation, CI/CD improvements, and cloud-native patterns.Partner with Architecture and Programme leadership on platform roadmaps and long-term strategy.Drive integration patterns between nCino, Salesforce, cloud platforms, and core banking systems.Support production stability and performance across Business Banking systems.Mentor and uplift Chapter Leads and engineering teams through influence, not hierarchy.Skills & Experience We’re Looking ForSalesforce & nCino ExpertiseProven expertise in the Salesforce platform (Financial Services Cloud, Apex, Lightning Web Components, Flows, configuration).Experience across Salesforce/nCino delivery, implementation, and integration.Banking & Lending Domain KnowledgeUnderstanding of loan origination, credit assessment, business/commercial lending, and end-to-end lending workflows.Exposure to credit risk, lending compliance (KYC/AML), and regulatory frameworks.Technical Leadership (IC-Level)Deep engineering and architectural experience in Azure or AWS cloud environments.Strong understanding of API architecture, integration patterns, microservices, and security.Experience with CI/CD and Salesforce DevOps tooling (e.g., Copado).Ability to mentor and influence engineers without direct reports.Enterprise Delivery & TransformationBackground in digital lending transformation, Salesforce/nCino uplift, or enterprise CRM/core banking projects.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to partner across technical and non-technical teams.Why Join?High Impact, No Direct Reports: Stay hands-on and influence technical direction across a major bank.Meaningful Work: Improve the digital lending experience for NZ businesses.Growth & Learning: Work within a modern engineering culture with strong chapter support.Benefits: Health insurance, wellbeing leave, generous parental support, discounted banking and insurance, and ongoing development opportunities.Values-Led Environment: Join a diverse, collaborative team driven by purpose.Apply Now!To find out more, please get in touch with Teresa Jordan on 027 376 4884 for a confidential chat.To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together so come along…