Principal Engineer - Transact

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Wellington, New Zealand
Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days flexible)
Deep temenos transact t24 architecture knowledge
Java programming expertise
Aws eks and aurora postgres experience
The Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Temenos Transact core banking platform in a hybrid role based in Wellington. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge in core banking systems and will be responsible for leading technical decisions to ensure the platform's resilience and scalability

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical stewardship of the Temenos Transact core banking platform to enable safe, scalable change across one of the bank's most important systems.
  • The team operates in a fast-paced, time-driven technology transformation environment with a clear focus on delivering term loans on the new platform.
  • Candidates will act as a trusted advisor to Engineering, Architecture, Product, and Risk while reducing bespoke customizations to improve long-term platform sustainability.

Matching Summary

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The Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Temenos Transact core banking platform in a hybrid role based in Wellington. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge in core banking systems and will be responsible for leading technical decisions to ensure the platform's resilience and scalability.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep Temenos Transact T24 architecture knowledge
  • Java Programming expertise
  • AWS EKS and Aurora Postgres experience
  • Jenkins Spinnaker Splunk Dynatrace tools
  • Core banking system modernization

Nice-to-have

  • Strong engineering judgement in performance
  • Proven ability to influence without authority
  • Experience mentoring senior engineers
  • Confidence engaging vendors
  • Values-led calm people-first management style

Key Requirements

  • Deep hands-on expertise with Temenos Transact (T24)
  • Strong engineering judgement in operational risk
  • Proven ability to influence in regulated environments

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