Principal Software Engineer

About Us

We’re an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we’ve been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world’s leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day.

In the last 30 years we won several awards, including our most recent inclusion in the Forbes World's Best Management Consulting Firms report.

Operating from 26 locations across the world, we bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery.

We want to continue to grow our team in Australia with people just like you!

About the Role

We are passionate about innovation and continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible. As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be empowered to experiment with the latest tools, technologies, and techniques to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Here's what you can expect:

• Innovative Conceptualisation & Prototyping: You’ll get hands-on with new ideas, building prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions to test, refine, and validate the feasibility of groundbreaking concepts
• Backend Mastery: You’ll design and develop scalable, high-performance backend systems using serverless technologies, Spring/Spring Boot, and programming languages such as Java, Python, and TypeScript. You'll work with databases like DynamoDB and MySQL to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval
• Front-End Exposure: While your focus will be on the backend, you’ll also gain experience with front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue to create seamless user interfaces and collaborative, full-stack solutions
• DevOps Dynamo: You’ll automate infrastructure using tools like containers and Terraform to deploy, scale, and manage applications across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or on-premise environments. Your work will ensure our infrastructure is as reliable and efficient as possible

About You

• A coding maestro with extensive professional experience as a developer
• You can code in a major language/framework in your sleep and have in-depth SQL/NoSQL Server knowledge
• Cloud experience with AWS or Azure is a major plus
• You're a front-end whiz with expertise in one of the big three: Angular, React, or Vue
• Learning new languages and technologies excites you
• Agile workflows are your jam - you have a solid understanding of CI/CD, build pipelines, testing, and software architecture
• You can whiteboard your way out of any challenge with a firm grasp of computing fundamentals (logic, data structures, algorithms, etc.), strong software design skills (OO principles), and proficiency in version control systems like Git
• When a new challenge arises, you grab a pen and say, "Let's do this!"

Some of the Perks

• An industry-leading referral scheme, with no limits on the number of referrals
• Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH
• $400 new hire tech budget – kit out your home office to make sure you’re comfortable with hybrid working
• Training opportunities and incentives – we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O’Reilly
• You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS
• Giving back – the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech
• We have a busy social calendar that you can chose to join– quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethers

Working Restrictions

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

BJSS will only employ those who are legally authorised to work in Australia for this opening. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.