Principal Engineer, Data & Platforms

Introduction 

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected and united in our vision to create a better way to trade. 
 
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. 
 
You’ll find our 700+ team currently across 12 locations and 9 time zones. 

The Role  

This is a highly influential technical leadership role where you’ll shape the direction, performance and evolution of our data platform capability.

As our Principal Engineer, Data & Platforms, your key responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Own the health, performance and optimisation of our enterprise data platform
• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure and efficient data solutions
• Drive the evolution of our data capabilities, supporting advanced and intelligent use cases across the business
• Set and govern engineering standards across data architecture, performance and best practice development
• Champion modern data practices, including automation, observability and data quality
• Partner closely with engineering leaders and stakeholders to shape data-driven capabilities across the organisation
• Lead platform security, governance and compliance, ensuring robust and scalable foundations
• Support cost awareness and optimisation, driving efficient and sustainable platform usage

About you

• Proven experience as a Principal or Lead Data Engineer within modern cloud environments
• Strong expertise in building and optimising enterprise-scale data platforms
• Experience working with modern data tooling and cloud technologies (experience with Snowflake or similar platforms highly regarded)
• Hands-on experience across data engineering ecosystems such as dbt, infrastructure as code, cloud services and programming languages like Python
• A track record of delivering scalable, high-performing data solutions
• Strong understanding of data modelling, governance and platform design principles
• Exposure to financial services or regulated environments (highly regarded)
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme 

• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture 

• Flexible and hybrid working 

• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard 

• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities 

• 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave 

• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program 

• Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social 

• Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne 

• Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers 

• A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas 

Our technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development, and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone it's because they bring the skills, attitude and experience we're looking for....so we let you do what you're best at! Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless.

More About Pepperstone   

We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/  

We understand it’s important to do due diligence on a prospective employer, see what our team are saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members’ experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.  

Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.  

“We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.  

We will be reviewing applications as they come through, so if this is an opportunity that excites you, don't wait. Express your interest by clicking the apply button below as soon as possible.  

Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.  

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