Principal Full Stack Engineer - SaaS Payroll Solutions

Our PurposeAt Datacom, we collaborate with organizations and communities throughout Australia and New Zealand to positively impact lives and empower organizations to harness technology for innovation and growth.About the RoleJoin us as we evolve our Payroll services. With over 50 years of expertise in payroll processing, the Principal Full Stack Engineer wil…

Our Mission At Datacom, we collaborate with organizations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to create meaningful change in people's lives, empowering them to harness the potential of technology for innovation and growth.About the Opportunity Join our Datapay product team as a Principal Engineer – Data, a pivotal technical leadership role where you will be responsible for designing and developing the data platform that supports our next-generation payroll solution. You will define the technical vision for data ingestion, storage, transformation, and accessibility — encompassing real-time event pipelines, lakehouse storage, embedded analytics, and enterprise data access.This is an exciting greenfield project; we are reconstructing our data platform from the ground up, transitioning from outdated batch architectures to a modern, composable stack built on open standards. Your contributions will be foundational in enabling AI-driven features, seamless integrations, and significant enhancements in reporting performance for our clients. You will influence architectural decisions, shape platform strategies, and enhance the data engineering capabilities within the team. Key Responsibilities As the Principal Engineer – Data, you will:Design and develop a contemporary, composable data platform utilizing open standards — selecting optimal patterns for data ingestion, storage, transformation, and querying to accommodate various analytical and operational workloads.Construct real-time streaming data pipelines that ensure rapid data freshness from source events to query-ready datasets.Establish the data infrastructure that enables AI capabilities — on-demand computing, isolated query environments, and semantic layers that render data accessible to both users and intelligent systems.Facilitate secure access for enterprise customers to their payroll data within their own BI tools, eliminating data duplication and minimizing operational overhead.Implement granular authorization across the data layer — ensuring multi-tenant isolation, role-based access, and sensitive data management compliant with strict payroll privacy regulations.Create layered data transformation models to support reporting and analytics — from raw event streams to curated, business-ready datasets.Define and enforce data contracts across domain teams, treating data as a product with designated ownership, quality benchmarks, and service level agreements (SLAs).Advocate for data sovereignty, immutability, and point-in-time query capabilities for audit and compliance purposes.Lead the technical collaboration with external data platform partners, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and enhancing internal capabilities.Mentor engineers, establish robust data engineering practices, and contribute to architectural decisions across the broader platform.We prioritize agility and innovation in our work environment...

Our MissionAt Datacom, we are driven by a commitment to empower organizations and communities throughout Australia and New Zealand, harnessing technology to foster innovation and growth.Role OverviewIn the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, the challenge lies not in writing code but in validating its functionality. As the Lead Principal Engineer – QA and Automation, you will spearhead the quality architecture for a platform where AI agents play a pivotal role in generating production code. Your responsibility encompasses the creation of robust verification and validation systems, including automated oracle testing, risk-based quality gates, integration frameworks, and regression infrastructures, that enable us to deliver at the unprecedented pace facilitated by AI. Key ResponsibilitiesAs the Lead Principal Engineer – QA and Automation, your focus will include:Designing and implementing automated verification systems to validate AI-generated code on a large scale, ensuring that outputs meet correctness, integration, and compliance standards prior to human review.Architecting oracle-based testing strategies that capture existing system behaviors to verify new implementations against equivalent results, facilitating continuous and automated behavioral equivalence testing.Establishing risk-based verification strategies tailored to the platform's needs, where critical processes like payroll calculations demand near-zero defects, while other changes may allow for more lenient scrutiny.Creating cross-service integration testing frameworks that identify failures across different domains, ensuring that AI-generated code that passes initial tests does not break under real-world conditions.Designing and maintaining a comprehensive set of scenario corpora derived from actual customer data and legislative requirements, defining the standards for correctness in each release.Building nightly regression harnesses that execute the full scenario corpus, automatically triaging failures and providing actionable diagnostics.Defining quality gates within our delivery pipeline, ensuring that no code—whether human or AI-generated—advances to production without passing through your rigorous verification processes.Implementing property-based and golden master testing for deterministic scenarios, ensuring outputs remain consistent for the same inputs.Developing the test infrastructure that supports continuous delivery, including test data generators, environment provisioning, and parallel execution capabilities.

Our MissionAt Datacom, we strive to bridge the gap between people and technology, empowering communities by tackling challenges and unlocking new opportunities.Role OverviewAs the landscape of work evolves and customer demands shift, Datacom is poised for an exciting AI transformation that will revolutionize the ANZ market. Our innovative offerings are captivating our clients, and we are eager to expand our team.We are in search of a skilled AI Architect to establish and lead the technical vision for our AI-driven solutions. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary technical authority, designing comprehensive AI architectures that are scalable, secure, and ready for production. You will connect business strategy with technical implementation — translating intricate requirements into detailed architectural designs, leveraging advanced cloud platforms, large language models, and innovative AI methodologies.Your extensive background in software engineering, combined with practical AI experience, will be essential. You will mentor engineering teams, assess and select technologies, set architectural standards, and ensure that our AI solutions are built on a robust foundation. As a member of our Digital Engineering leadership team, you will collaborate across various workstreams to shape the future of AI-powered solutions at Datacom.If you are an exceptional architect who can think strategically while executing tactically, this is your chance to put an ANZ company on the global AI map!Key ResponsibilitiesYou will oversee the technical architecture for AI-powered solutions across diverse customer projects, choosing and standardizing AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms for the organization.You will develop reference architectures, design patterns, and best practices for AI solution delivery, lead architectural reviews, and provide technical governance across delivery teams. Collaboration with product owners, data scientists, and engineering leads will be crucial in translating business needs into scalable technical designs.Your role will also involve designing data architectures that accommodate AI workloads—covering ingestion, processing, storage, and retrieval. You will establish and advocate for engineering standards related to AI quality, testing, security, and observability, while also managing vendor and partner technology relationships.Additionally, you will guide and enhance engineering teams in AI architecture best practices, stay abreast of the rapidly evolving AI landscape to bring actionable insights to the organization, and present architectural visions and technical strategies to senior stakeholders and clients.

Our MissionAt Datacom, we collaborate with organizations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to enhance people's lives and empower organizations to leverage technology for innovation and growth.About the PositionJoin our Local Government Product Engineering team as an Application Engineer. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development, configuration, testing, and support of our ERP product, Datascape.This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in crafting solid, reliable solutions and enjoy delivering high-quality technical work. As part of our collaborative product engineering team, you will transform business requirements into effective, maintainable solutions that are designed to last.We are particularly interested in candidates who are not only technically proficient but also curious about the evolving landscape of software engineering, including areas like AI-assisted development, automation, and innovative working methods. While deep experience isn't necessary, a genuine interest in these advancements will be highly valued.Experience with ERP platforms and familiarity with the local government sector would be advantageous. Most importantly, we seek individuals who are passionate about creating quality products and continually improving their work practices.We encourage in-person collaboration when possible but also recognize the importance of work-life balance, allowing flexibility in working arrangements based on team preferences.Note: This position is available in both Auckland and Tauranga.Key Responsibilities:As an Application Engineer, your focus will include:Solution Development and Configuration – Design, build, configure, and maintain product changes that align with business and customer needs.Quality Assurance and Testing – Ensure changes are thoroughly tested, reliable, and ready for deployment.Deployment and Release Support – Assist in the transition of changes across environments in accordance with established practices and change controls.Documentation and Knowledge Sharing – Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and contribute to team knowledge and improvement.Continuous Improvement and Emerging Practices – Foster enhancements in engineering methods, including automation and AI-assisted development.We are an agile organization that adapts to the changing needs of customers, technology, and internal stakeholders, meaning that roles may evolve over time.

Role overview Contact Energy seeks a Protection Engineer to support the Generation & Trading team in Tauranga. This role is central to keeping power systems reliable and safe across the company’s generation assets. What you will do Design, implement, and maintain protection systems for power generation assets Work with other engineering teams to promote safe and reliable operations Apply technical expertise to help achieve strong system performance Location This position is based in Tauranga.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in hydro systems to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and innovative thinking to enhance our hydro generation projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, participate in design reviews, and lead engineering studies to optimize our hydro infrastructure. Your contributions will be vital in driving advancements in our generation capabilities.

Our Mission At Datacom, we collaborate with organizations and communities throughout Australia and New Zealand to create meaningful impacts in people's lives, harnessing technology to drive innovation and growth. About the Position As an Engineering Manager at Datacom, you will play a pivotal role in our Product and Technical Leadership team. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the delivery capabilities of your squads, focusing on achieving predictable, high-quality outcomes while maintaining a sustainable pace and fostering healthy, engaged teams. You will work closely with Product Managers, ensuring that product vision translates into actionable delivery plans, while also partnering with Principal Engineers to manage engineering health and cross-domain dependencies effectively. This leadership role empowers you to build capabilities, advocate for AI-enabled practices, and cultivate an inclusive, high-trust culture that embodies Datacom's core values.Drive ownership of delivery, people management, and engineering health across your squads. You will promote AI-enhanced delivery practices, develop high-performing teams, and collaborate with Product and Principal Engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality software rapidly. You will set the standard for responsible adoption of AI tools within your teams. Key Responsibilities As an Engineering Manager, your focus will include:Overseeing end-to-end delivery accountability for assigned squads, ensuring commitments are realistic and met.Translating product intents into actionable delivery timelines and organizing work for concurrent execution.Facilitating sprint and delivery planning sessions; tracking progress, identifying risks, and addressing blockers.Managing capacity planning, balancing workloads, and providing reliable delivery forecasts.Championing engineering health, including sustainable work pace, team morale, service reliability, and quality investments.Advocating for responsible AI-enabled software delivery practices with established guardrails and human validation processes.Leading engineers through hiring, onboarding, coaching, development, and retention of top talent.Addressing cross-squad dependencies, managing risks, and promoting continuous improvement in processes.Collaborating daily with Product Managers and Principal Engineers to align on project scope, sequencing, capacity allocation, and quality standards.Ensuring compliance of delivery practices with security, compliance, and Datacom policies.Datacom is a dynamic organization that adapts quickly to the evolving needs of customers, technology, and internal stakeholders, which means our roles may evolve accordingly. What We Expect from YouEssential Experience:A minimum of 10 years in the IT/software industry.3 to 5 years of experience leading engineering practices or managing multiple squads simultaneously.Proven track record of owning delivery outcomes, timelines, and capacity management.

Datacom Group Limited works with organizations and communities across New Zealand and Australia to help clients use technology for innovation, growth, and improved outcomes. The company’s Datascape platform serves the Local Government sector, supporting councils in both countries by streamlining operations and strengthening community connections. Role overview The Senior Developer - Product Platform role centers on the core architecture of Datascape. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the technical foundations that support the platform’s growth and adoption. The position involves shaping technical direction, introducing modern technologies, and integrating agentic AI practices into product development. The platform team is based in Auckland and Tauranga, with a mix of in-person and remote work to support work/life balance. What you will do Design and develop the technical foundation for the Datascape platform, ensuring it remains flexible for different customers and jurisdictions. Evaluate, select, and standardize AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms for use across teams. Establish design patterns and best practices for delivering AI solutions. Conduct technical reviews and provide governance across product management, engineering, and consulting. Work with product owners and engineering leads to translate business requirements into scalable technical designs. Design data architectures that support AI workloads, including ingestion, processing, storage, and retrieval. Promote engineering standards for AI quality, testing, security, and observability. Requirements Experience as a product developer building complex, enterprise-grade platforms. A strong record of delivering performant, resilient, and high-quality systems at scale. Background in regulated or mission-critical environments, with the ability to balance customer needs and technical requirements. Expertise in modern AI-assisted product development, covering discovery, design, build, operations, and continuous improvement. Location This position is based in Tauranga or Auckland, New Zealand. Both in-person and remote work options are available.