Principal Engineer

• Join the Better Big Bank to lead the engineering strategy for our Financial Crime and Fraud division.


• One of Australia's Biggest Banks - A top 100 ASX listed company


• Benefits include flexible working, learning programs & discounts on banking

“It begins at Bendigo Bank”

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

About the opportunity

As the Principal Engineer for Financial Crime and Fraud, you will be the most senior engineering leader in this critical domain. You will be responsible for implementing and operating critical systems that protect our customers and the bank from financial crime. This role combines deep technical expertise, architectural thinking, and strategic influence to ensure our systems are secure, scalable, and sustainable.

You will provide technical leadership across multiple teams, guiding the technical evolution of all systems that support Financial Crime and Fraud and act as a trusted advisor to Engineering Managers, Product Owners, and senior leadership. By championing modern engineering practices and fostering a culture of excellence, you will solve complex engineering problems, reduce technical risk, and uplift the capability of our entire engineering community.

In this role you’ll get to…

• Lead the implementation and operation of core systems and platforms to combat financial crime and fraud.


• Shape the long-term technical vision and strategy for the domain through collaboration, prototyping, and architectural modelling.


• Act as a senior mentor and technical coach, building engineering capability through deep dives, design reviews, and pairing.


• Partner with product and other engineering leaders to align priorities and reduce delivery risk.


• Promote best practices in testing, observability, security, performance, and deployment, with a goal of full automation in all these areas.


• Ensure that our systems meet regulatory and security requirements and provide evidence to internal and external auditors as needed to demonstrate compliance through engineering practices. 

What you’ll bring to the role 

To be successful in the role you will have: … 

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer and technical leader, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact technical systems.


• Experience within the Financial Crime and Fraud Risk landscape with a deep understanding of supporting technologies.


• Deep expertise in operating critical systems, automation at all levels, distributed systems and network protocols, incident triage, and software architecture in relation to COTS specifically.


• Excellent communication and influence skills to guide teams and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• A background in regulated environments, with familiarity with the Australian financial services regulatory landscape being highly desirable.


• Experience leading through mentorship and thought leadership to uplift engineering culture and standards. 

So, why work with us?

• Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.


• Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.


• Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life.  We offer flexible work options that put our people first, working in a hybrid model with a minimum local Head Office attendance requirement determined by your Leader, to find a rhythm that works best for you and your team.  We believe that coming into the office some of the time is the best way to learn, stay connected and collaborate effectively, especially for key activities like team days, 1:1s, and town halls.


• Health and well-being support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.


• Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice.

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you

Could you be our newest team member? Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.  Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay apply now!

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds?  

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!

We love the support recruitment agencies give our businesses every day, however, we have got this.  Our superstar talent advisors will reach out to our fabulous panel if we need a helping hand.

If you're already part of Bendigo Bank (including Community Banks), you'll need to apply through People Hub to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

This role will be located in our brand new state of the art offices at:  555 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000