Principal Consultant

Our purpose

Here at Datacom we connect people and technology in order to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for the communities we live in

Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow

About the Role (your why) 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Consultantto join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of application development & cloud architecture methodologies and a proven track record in delivering complex solutions. This role will be pivotal in driving our pre-sales consulting activities, including RFx, discovery, solution design, and estimation for various application modernisation, and application development projects. This is a client facing role, so you'll need to be an excellent communicator and good with people. The Principal Consultant works closely with practice leads, project managers, and client stakeholders and teams

What you’ll do

Pre-Sales Consulting

· Lead and participate in client discovery workshops to understand business requirements and technical challenges

· Design and architect robust application solutions, aligning with business objectives and technical constraints

· Develop compelling technical proposals and presentations to win new business

· Provide accurate and timely estimates for project scopes and timelines

Solution Architecture

· Define and document detailed application architecture blueprints, including component diagrams, data flows, and integration points

· Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges

· Ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards

Technical Leadership

· Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence

· Stay up to date with the latest application development trends and technologies

· Contribute to the development of reusable frameworks and methodologies

Client Engagement

· Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

· Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

· Proactively address client concerns and questions

We are a pretty agile company, and are keen to respond to customer, technology and internal stakeholders’ changing requirements and this can mean we evolve in our roles to meet those needs

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a Principal Consultant in application development & cloud architecture
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, DevOps)
• Strong experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade applications
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET, Python, React, Angular)
• Proficient in Azure services, networking, and security best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why join us here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported