At Stuff, we are on a mission to become the most trusted organisation in Aotearoa, delivering innovation-led revenue and customer growth.
Our core values of being restless creators, truth-seekers, and practicing manaakitanga define who we are.
As part of our commitment to revolutionising the use of modern technology, we are seeking a visionary Principal Engineer – Platform Engineering to drive platform excellence, scalability, and innovation.
Role Purpose As Principal Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving platform optimisation and reliability across teams.
You'll create development, delivery, and operations platforms that enable the rapid delivery of high-quality software through automation.
This is an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, mentor talented engineers, and shape the technological direction of our platform services.
Key Responsibilities Implement cloud-agnostic strategies, containerisation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure scalable, cost-efficient platforms.
Drive the adoption of advanced technologies, align strategies with business objectives, and lead impactful technical projects.
Design and implement complex systems, ensuring solutions meet performance and quality standards while adhering to architectural best practices.
Provide guidance, foster knowledge sharing, and champion continuous learning within engineering teams.
Uphold secure design principles and ensure solutions comply with regulatory and organisational standards.
What We're Looking For Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years in professional software development, with proven experience in a technical leadership role.
Mastery of web technologies, APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong knowledge of CI/CD, IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and cloud-native architectures.
Proficiency with databases (relational and NoSQL) and monitoring systems.
Expertise in secure design, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability systems.
Leadership, innovation, strategic thinking, and mentorship.
Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
Adaptability and a commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Why Join Us?
Lead transformative projects that impact millions of Kiwis.
Collaborate with passionate professionals in a supportive and innovative environment.
Be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises wellbeing and collective growth.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Think you can do the job?
Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today.
Ka oti ranei i a koe tenei mahi?
Kati, tono mai inaianei kia timata ai to haerenga me Stuff i tenei ra.
Stuff champions inclusion.
Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.
E kokiri nei a Stuff i te whainga kia whai wahi ai te katoa.
Haunga te ira, te iwi, nga whakapono, nga aheinga, nga wheako ranei o te tangata - e mohio nei tatou ma te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tuhono ai, e whanake ano ai tatou katoa.
As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
Na runga i ta matou u ki tetahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o nga hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te po, ka pohiringia, ka akina ano nga tono mahi a te marea whanui, haunga te ira, te iwi, te hauatanga, te pakeke ranei.
E u nei matou ki te whai kia watea ai a matou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite.
Disclaimer: Stuff does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.
Stuff is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.