Principal Engineer - Platform

About Gallagher Security

Gallagher is dedicated to ‘Protect what matters most’ by providing security solutions for high-security environments and agricultural businesses worldwide. Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand, Gallagher operates globally across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe, exporting to over 140 countries. As part of their growth and innovation journey, they invite talented engineers to join their expanding Hamilton-based teams.

Opportunity Overview

Gallagher Security is scaling its software product development and engineering capabilities, focusing on delivering cyber-secure solutions. They seek three Principal Engineers with robust full-stack development expertise to advance customer-facing products and digital platforms. One role demands especially strong front-end web development skills. All three will provide technical leadership across modern software delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack engineering efforts covering front-end, back-end, integration, quality, and scalable delivery, influencing architecture and technology strategy for customer-facing products.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for teams regarding usability, accessibility, scalability, security, reliability, performance, risk, and maintainability.
• Promote best practices including frameworks, design systems, reusable components, testing strategies, and modern standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX/UI Design, Architecture, Platform, DevOps, Security, and engineering teams to produce scalable, secure, and high-quality software.
• Identify and manage technical risks, challenges, and opportunities, helping teams navigate and prioritize trade-offs.
• Mentor engineers across experience levels, fostering knowledge sharing and a strong engineering culture.
• Develop leadership within teams by coaching technical leaders and encouraging decision-making confidence.
• Shape technology roadmaps and strategic initiatives aligned with current and future needs.
• Advocate for cloud-native development, automation, AI-assisted development, observability, and platform engineering best practices.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance the Platform Portfolio’s capabilities.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineering leader passionate about tackling complex product challenges and shaping technical direction, with strong full-stack development skills and hands-on credibility. Collaboration with diverse teams including product, design, and architecture is essential. One role particularly requires expertise in modern front-end web development to lead advanced web delivery.

Experience in scalable product development environments is necessary, covering front-end, back-end, integration, cloud technologies, quality assurance, and scalable delivery models. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to user experience, accessibility, performance, testing, and product-led innovation.

Personal Attributes

• Strong full-stack technical proficiency with sound judgement in architecture, performance, and maintenance.
• Experience in technology-driven product development focused on customer usability and scalable solutions.
• Enthusiastic about mentoring, coaching, and elevating engineering and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance technical quality, delivery timelines, risk, cost, and sustainability.
• Comfort in ambiguity and solving complex organizational and technical issues.
• Effective relationship builder and influencer across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passionate about engineering excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and modern development methodologies.
• Keen interest in emerging technologies, automation, AI, engineering standards, and industry advancements.

Work Environment & Benefits

At Gallagher, the culture encourages collaboration, trust, and meaningful impact. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual bonuses and KiwiSaver contributions.
• Flexible working hours with hybrid options.
• A modern technology center located at Innovation Park, featuring free parking and onsite dining.
• Life and disability insurance for additional security.
• Discounts and perks available through a staff rewards program.
• A connected culture that hosts team events, learning opportunities, and social interactions.