Principal Platform Engineer - Cards and Payments
Principal Platform Engineer – Cards and Payments
Permanent, Full Time
Auckland/Wellington and New Plymouth locations considered
Make an impact at the heart of TSB’s payments ecosystem
In this role, you’ll lead through influence, champion platform health and stability, and drive continuous improvement across our Cards & Payments environment.
You’ll become our go‑to expert on how Cards & Payments integrate across TSB and with external providers, ensuring we deliver solutions that are secure, compliant, scalable, and future‑ready.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the technical design, development and delivery of BAU changes across cards and payment integrations.
- Providing expert advice on solution requests, reviewing documentation and ensuring all changes align with platform standards and business objectives.
- Ensuring compliance with PCI DSS, ISO 8583/20222 and Mastercard scheme requirements.
- Identifying and managing technical dependencies to ensure smooth, coordinated delivery across teams.
- Supporting vendor management by reviewing proposed solutions and deployment plans (e.g., payment switch, card issuing, fraud and financial crime, Mastercard).
- Maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date technical documentation to support effective decision‑making and long‑term platform health.
- Leading vulnerability triage and mitigation to maintain security, integrity, and compliance.
- Contributing to quality assurance and operational monitoring to meet SLAs and platform performance targets.
- Mentoring team members, sharing expertise, and uplifting capability across the Cards & Payments space.
What you’ll bring
- 5+ years’ experience in technical leadership roles.
- 5+ years’ experience in platform and application management.
- A relevant degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to lead and influence.
- Commercial experience working with Cards & Payments platforms within financial services.
- Deep knowledge of payment networks and standards (ISO8583, ISO20222, PCI DSS).
- Solid API and integrations background.
What’s in it for me?
At TSB, we’re small enough to really care about our customers but big enough to have great rates, innovative products, and digital solutions. We are looking for people to help us achieve our goal of being the easiest bank to deal with.
We aim to create remarkable experiences for our people, who in turn create remarkable experiences for our customers.
By working with us, you’ll be a part of a profit for purpose organisation. We’re 100% owned by Toi Foundation, a philanthropic trust, and our annual dividends contribute to Toi’s transformational impact in our community.
We believe that we all bring something unique to our workplace and when we are encouraged to be ourselves, TSB is stronger for it. That’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, creating space for you to be your best self, both in and out of work, and enabling you to make a meaningful difference in our communities.
If you are ready to get stuck in as part of a collaborative team where you’re supported to be your best self…. Apply Now!
Applications close 6.00pm Sunday 5th of April
(Applications will be reviewed as they come in)
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
