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
Requirements
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
Benefits
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
