Principal Technologist (Contract or Permanent)

at  LAB3

Lab3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.​
We are on the hunt for a Principal Technologist based in Sydney with extensive experience in designing and delivering cloud-based Microsoft technology focussed solutions to our clients in the finance & banking sector. You will be the main technical contact & trusted advisor for our BFSI clients and will need to have or develop a deep understanding of the requirements of this vertical.

BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Enterprise IT and common Architectural Patterns
• On-Prem and private cloud architectures and familiarity with migration and modernisation approaches.
• Microsoft Well Architected Framework
• M365 and associated services
• Common Application Architectures, particularly those that are cloud native.
• Azure Data and Cognitive Services
• Containerisation and Orchestration tooling and Microservices Architecture.
• Cloud Security Concepts, Posture Management (CSPM) and Azure Security Services and Baselines

DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF :

Microsoft Azure and Associated Services

• Microsoft Azure and Associated Services
• Microsoft’s CAF and Key Design Areas
• DevOps principles, concepts and tooling

What’s in it for you?

• Become part of Australasia’s largest Azure engineering practice where you can sharpen your expertise and contribute to the latest innovations in tech and services. #thinkahead
• Be part of a company that is leading the way in specialised areas and partners on high profile client projects - we are popping new logos every day!#winwithus
• Work with a 13-time Gold, 6-time Microsoft Advanced Specialisation & 5 time Microsoft Solutions Partner (including Modern Work) . You only get to this level with the industry’s leading tech professionals - we are proud to have some of the best. #teamup
• Thrive in a team that is always learning, always innovating and making waves on a global scale. #standout
• Be part of a supportive working environment that values inclusion, flexibility, diversity and differences.. #betrue
• We work flexibly and recognise the importance of your overall wellbeing! Flexible, hybrid work environment- we only require that you make yourself available on site as much as required to meet our clients’ needs optimally.#Flexit!
• Ultimately we will help you to fear less, achieve more in a fast paced, innovative and cool environment - are you ready to accept the challenge? #fearlessachievemore

If you have questions mail me on gayatri.soni@lab3nz.co.nz or apply now

• Consult, architect and deliver Azure cloud based solutions -act as an engineering leader for technical client engagement in the banking & finance sector.
• Own and provide technical reviews on the architecture of solutions on Azure Cloud including DevOps, Data, AI & IoT, Modern Workplace, Security, App modernization and integration. Optimise scalability, reliability, security, operations, and performance.
• Be a trusted advisor, building and maintaining strong C-level relationships within the Finance sector.
• Identify, interpret, and communicate meaningful insights, conclusions, cost estimations, workshops, presentations, and report to senior management / executive stakeholders.
• Work closely with LAB3 sales and project teams to optimize client outcomes, proactively recommend client value creation initiatives and implement relevant industry best practices.
• Act as a point of escalation for finance sector clients and internal LAB3 engineers.
• Partner with Project Managers to optimize and oversee delivery.
• Support our Pre-sales teams in providing direction, drive documentation and help set-up proof-of-concept prototypes
• Ensure that our solutions comply with relevant governance, licensing & security requirements.
• Proactively seek continuous improvement across IT services with BFSI clients.
• Technically led and mentor other engineers, help continuously optimise delivery capability.