Principal Engineer

Mō Mātou | About us:
At ASB, we're more than a bank — we're a purpose-led organisation helping people, communities, and our environment thrive together. With a proud history and a clear vision to support New Zealanders in getting one step ahead, our work is guided by the values of Courage, Care, and Curiosity. We're bold in challenging the status quo, we genuinely care about those we work with and serve, and we're always exploring new ideas to improve how we work.

As one of Aotearoa's most trusted banking partners, we offer the scale and stability of a large organisation, while recognising and valuing each person's contribution. Your ideas, growth, and impact matter here — and you'll be supported to do meaningful work every day.

Mō te Tūranga | About the role
As Principal Engineer, you'll be a technical leader driving the evolution of ASB's Salesforce platform. You'll play a key role in our CRM transformation, working with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions, uplift engineering standards, and ensure our platform supports business outcomes at scale.

• Lead technical design and decision-making for Salesforce solutions, ensuring alignment with ASB's strategy
• Act as the go-to expert for complex technical challenges and escalations
• Collaborate with architecture, platform, and leadership teams to shape technical roadmaps and manage dependencies
• Support system stability, delivery pipelines, and test automation initiatives
• Champion engineering best practices and continuous improvement across the Customer Tribe
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the Salesforce platform

Ō Pūkenga | About you
You're a seasoned engineering leader with deep Salesforce expertise and a passion for driving transformation. You thrive in complex environments, inspire others, and bring a strategic mindset to solving business challenges.

• 8+ years' experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, including 4+ years in architecture roles (Solution or Technical)
• Proven track record of leading technical design and delivering scalable, high-impact solutions
• Hands-on experience in banking, ideally with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC); nCino experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of compliance, security, and regulated environments
• Curiosity for new Salesforce features and practical applications (e.g., Data Cloud, Agentforce)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and uplift engineering teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across technical and business stakeholders
• Energised by solving complex problems and driving change at scale

Te mahi ki ASB | Working for ASB
ASB's sense of who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values. They guide our business in our day-to-day interactions with our team, customers and community. They are what makes ASB — ASB.

• Career Growth: Access to learning and development through training sessions, courses, and internal opportunities
• Inclusive Culture: Join values-led teams that celebrate diversity and support employee-led communities
• Health & Wellbeing: Southern Cross Wellbeing One health insurance, lifestyle and volunteering leave, and mental wellbeing support
• Meaningful Benefits: Enjoy discounted banking, insurance, and a generous parental leave top-up
• Impactful Work: Be part of a purpose-led organisation that makes a difference for New Zealanders

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your ideas drive change, and your growth is supported every step of the way. If you're passionate about technology and want to make an impact, this is your chance.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today.