Principal Engineer / Consulting Engineer (AI-Led Digital Platform)

We’re seeking a Principal Engineer / Consulting Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the

next phase of a modern smart energy platform. This role sits at the intersection of technical

leadership and client advisory, balancing hands-on architectural oversight with strategic

stakeholder engagement.

You’ll operate as a senior technical authority across the program, guiding engineering

direction while partnering directly with senior client stakeholders. The platform build is

heavily AI-led, and we are looking for someone genuinely proficient in, and motivated by,

applying AI across the full software development lifecycle.

This role will suit a true full-stack principal who is comfortable moving between React

frontends, Node.js-based integration layers, and AWS cloud infrastructure, while also

confidently navigating executive conversations.

What You’ll Do

Engineering Leadership

● Define and guide end-to-end architecture across React, Node integration services,

and AWS infrastructure

● Shape how AI is embedded across the SDLC, from development workflows to

runtime capabilities

● Provide hands-on architectural oversight across frontend, backend, and cloud layers

● Support engineering teams locally and offshore, ensuring standards and delivery

quality

● Lead technical discovery, solution design, and implementation planning

● Ensure scalability, security, performance, and maintainability across the platformClient & Consulting Leadership

● Act as a senior technical advisor to client stakeholders, including technology and

product leadership

● Lead deeply technical discussions while translating complexity into clear commercial

outcomes

● Influence roadmap decisions through architectural insight and delivery realism

● Balance pragmatism and innovation in a client-facing environment

AI Across the SDLC

● Drive the adoption of AI-enabled development practices across engineering teams

● Apply AI in areas such as code generation, testing automation, data intelligence,

observability, and optimisation

● Identify opportunities to embed AI into product capabilities where appropriate

● Maintain awareness of evolving AI tooling and ensure responsible, scalable adoption

10+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience as a

senior or principal/staff engineer

● Strong full-stack capability across React, Node.js, and modern TypeScript ecosystems

● Deep experience designing and operating systems on AWS

● Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code

● Proven ability to lead architecture across distributed systems and integration layers

● Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles, engaging directly with senior

stakeholders

● Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to executive audiences

● Genuine interest and applied experience in AI-driven engineering practices

● Ability to move between strategic thinking and hands-on technical detail

Nice to have:

● Experience in energy, utilities, or integration-driven platforms

● Exposure to event-driven architectures and modern integration patterns

● Experience leading distributed teams across multiple geographies

Working Arrangement

● Melbourne-based, hybrid working model

● Strategic, high-impact role with visibility across engineering and client leadership

● Opportunity to shape how AI is applied across a modern digital platform