Principal Engineer

Overview

Lead design and delivery of scalable .NET cloud solutions while mentoring engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• ci/cd
• devops
• system design
• code reviews
• architecture
• stakeholder alignment

Tasks

-Ensure our solutions meet architectural standards and governance while promoting CI/CD, DevOps, and quality-first delivery. -Work closely with product owners, GMs, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals and user needs. -Explore new technologies, tools, and trends — and bring forward ideas that help us continuously innovate. -Drive the evolution of our systems — from decoupled, componentized architectures to simplified user experiences and cleaner back-end services. -Design, build and deliver complex systems and platforms that are robust, elegant, and maintainable. -Guide engineering teams through technical challenges, code reviews, and solution design — elevating capability and confidence. -Partner with the GM of Engineering & Innovation to define and champion architectural principles that scale with our business.

Requirements

• azure
• .net
• devops
• degree
• senior
• communication

What You Bring

-Deep understanding of architecture principles, governance, and scalable design -A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar -Strong background in cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred) and modern DevOps practices -5+ years in a senior engineering or technical leadership role -Experience applying domain-driven design and building cloud-native solutions -Strong communication and stakeholder management skills — equally comfortable in strategy sessions and code reviews -Subject matter expertise in one or more areas: Application Architecture, Integration, Data, Infrastructure, or Security -Proven experience delivering large-scale software solutions using the .NET stack (C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, Web APIs)

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Benefits

-Development and career progression pathways -Purchased additional leave program -Novated leasing and salary sacrifice -Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation -12 weeks Paid Parental Leave in addition to government parental leave scheme -Access to our employee discounts, benefits and wellbeing program

About Coates

-It evolved from machinery manufacturing to pioneer equipment rental in Australia. -Expanded into engineering and equipment hire, supporting global customers. -Operates across ~150 branches and delivers oversized fleets and specialist solutions in sectors like mining, rail, infrastructure, and power. -Beyond rental, it offers in-house temporary works engineering, industrial shutdown management, and turnkey Power & HVAC services. -Typical projects include major construction shutdowns, remote mining tool stores, large-scale events, and complex infrastructure builds. -The firm invests heavily in technology—IoT-enabled portals, BIM content, drones, telemetry—and collaborates with universities to develop innovative temporary-works solutions.

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