3h ago

Principal Engineer (Modernisation and Cloud Native) - Contract

New Zealand

~$180,000-$220,000 / yearest.

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contractlead HybridInformation Technology & Services

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead service decomposition for a complex modernisation challenge, working with NodeJS, VueJS, and MongoDB. You'll drive incremental modernisation roadmaps and collaborate with client-side architects. This contract role offers flexibility with remote work across New Zealand.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Develop target service-based architectures and modernisation roadmaps
  • Lead technical workshops to drive architectural decisions
  • Conduct codebase deep dives to identify patterns and dependencies
  • Provide technical rigour to ensure stakeholder-ready deliverables

📋 Requirements

  • Deep expertise in the JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystem
  • Experience modernising monolithic applications
  • Solid handle on cloud native deployment patterns with Kubernetes and containerisation
  • Ability to work collaboratively with client-side Lead Systems Engineers

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with AI-assisted tooling for codebase analysis
  • Background in service decomposition projects
  • Familiarity with NodeJS, VueJS, and MongoDB

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Flexible remote work from anywhere in New Zealand
  • 🕒 Part-time or full-time engagement
  • 🤝 Collaborative and high-performing culture
  • 🌍 Co-working access across NZ and Australia

📨 Hiring Process

Apply online and a Talent team member will contact you for a confidential chat.

🚩 Heads Up

  • Contract role with ambiguous duration
  • Requires deep expertise but no explicit years mentioned
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