Senior Principal Engineer – Software Engineering

Senior Principal Engineer – Software Engineering

About Us: Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI‑powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower businesses with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer satisfaction. Our always‑on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovative ecosystem. Recognized as the #1 Top Employer in Australia for the second year in a row, Infosys offers a workplace where careers grow with purpose. As an AI‑first organization, we empower our people to work on next‑generation technologies, continuously learn, and create impact at scale—supported by a culture rooted in care, inclusion, and excellence.

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Salary: AUD 212,505 – 246,693 Annual Gross

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case‑by‑case basis). Feel free to connect with your recruiter to learn more about how this works in practice.

Role Description: We seek an experienced technology leader who can serve as a trusted advisor, guiding large‑scale software engineering initiatives, AI integration, and platform modernization strategies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing technology strategies across cloud‑native platforms, modular architectures, and intelligent automation, ensuring that business goals are translated into robust, scalable engineering solutions. This position serves as a vital link between client executive teams and Infosys’ engineering, AI, and platform resources, helping to shape advanced digital platforms and modern software ecosystems. Experience in the telecommunications sector is highly preferred.

Location: Melbourne Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Platform Modernization Leadership

Define and own enterprise modernization roadmaps focused on legacy transformation to cloud‑native, microservices‑based, API‑first platforms

Drive platform thinking—designing modular, reusable, product‑centric architectures that scale across business domains

Guide clients through legacy decomposition, re‑architecture, and modernization, including OSS/BSS and network‑adjacent platforms where applicable

Align Infosys platforms, accelerators, and engineering practices to measurable business outcomes

Software Engineering Excellence

Establish engineering best practices across:

Cloud‑native development

CI/CD and DevSecOps

Automated testing and quality engineering

Reliability, scalability, and performance engineering

Drive adoption of modern engineering operating models (product‑aligned teams, platform teams, inner‑source)

Lead large‑scale engineering transformations in complex, multi‑vendor environments

AI, Data & Intelligent Automation

Introduce and scale Agentic AI, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics across platforms and operations

Embed AI into core systems

Drive data‑centric architectures and analytics‑driven product design

Ensure responsible AI adoption aligned to enterprise security, governance, and risk standards

Cloud‑Native & Platform Architecture

Champion API‑first, event‑driven, and microservices architectures

Enable hybrid and multi‑cloud strategies with strong security, observability, and resilience foundations

Guide modernization of mission‑critical platforms

Promote platform‑as‑a‑product and reusable engineering assets

Executive & Client Advisory

Serve as primary technology advisor to senior client stakeholders and C‑suite executives

Communicate technology strategy, progress, risks, and innovation opportunities in executive‑ready language

Essential:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

15+ years of technology leadership experience across:

Enterprise software engineering

Platform and legacy modernization

Cloud and AI‑driven transformation initiatives

Demonstrated success in client‑facing technology advisory roles

Experience operating in complex, multi‑vendor, global delivery environments

Preferred:

Telecom domain experience, particularly with OSS/BSS platforms and Service assurance systems

Platform‑based business models and product‑led engineering transformations

In addition to compensation aligned with your role, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits that support your health, career growth, and overall well‑being (AU)

Income Protection Insurance

Paid Parental and Volunteer leaves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case‑by‑case basis)

Health Insurance Discount and Well‑being Program

Access to Fitness and Gym Memberships

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Recruitment and selection process Our recruitment and selection process is designed to create the best match for both you and Infosys. Depending on the role, it may include an initial screening, technical or functional interviews, and conversations focused on cultural alignment and shared values. We are committed to making the experience transparent, respectful, and engaging at every step.

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At Infosys, we recognize that everyone has individual requirements. If you are a person with disability, illness, or injury and require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Recruitment team for adjustment either via the following email Infosys_ta@infosys.com or call 1‑866‑472‑0935. Alternatively, you can include your preferred method of communication in email, and someone will be in touch.

Please note in order to protect the interest of all parties involved in the recruitment process, Infosys does not accept any unsolicited resumes from third‑party vendors. In the absence of a signed agreement, any submission will be deemed as non‑binding and Infosys explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the submitted profile. All recruitment activity must be coordinated through the Talent Acquisition department.

“All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.”

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