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Principal software engineer

Sydney
Hays
Software Engineer
Posted: 19 January
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Your new company

CBA is leading the charge in AI-driven software engineering, combining deep technical expertise with a bold vision for the future. With a strong focus on innovation, scalability and intelligent automation, they are building next-generation platforms that are transforming the way technology is delivered across the enterprise.

Your new role

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be a key technical leader driving the design and delivery of intelligent, scalable systems. You'll work across multiple squads to embed GenAI capabilities into engineering workflows, lead architectural decisions, and mentor senior engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering and AI innovation, and who is passionate about shaping the future of development through intelligent tooling and automation.

You'll be hands-on in building advanced GenAI systems, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and Agentic AI frameworks, while also influencing engineering strategy and best practices across the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

Extensive experience designing and delivering scalable, maintainable, and reliable software systems
Deep technical expertise in .NET technologies (C#, .NET Core, MVC, Web API) and Kafka
Strong frontend experience with and
Proven experience building microservices architectures on AWS and/or Azure
Hands-on experience with GenAI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, or Pydantic
Familiarity with AI coding assistants like Cursor, Continue, GitHub Copilot, Aider, Cline, etc.
Knowledge of tools such as Claude, Llama, LiteLLM, LangGraph, Hugging Face, Codeium, VO Vercel, and Windsurf is highly desirable
Strong technical leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams, review architecture and code, and influence engineering direction
A passion for researching and experimenting with new AI tooling and integrating it into engineering workflows
Proficiency in agile methodologies and iterative delivery from prototype to production

What you'll get in return

A senior leadership role with real influence over technical direction and AI strategy
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge GenAI initiatives with real-world impact
A collaborative and inclusive team culture that values innovation and continuous learning
Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package
Career progression opportunities in a high-growth, AI-driven environment

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