Mid Level Software Engineering Consultant
Are you a software engineer who loves building production-grade solutions and is curious about how AI can improve the way software is designed, developed, and delivered?
We're partnering with a quick-growing technology consultancy that's delivering innovative projects across cloud, software engineering, data, and AI.
As they continue to expand, they're looking for aSoftware Engineering Consultantto join their Sydney team and work on a diverse range of client engagements.
This is not a pure AI role.
The ideal candidate will bring strong software engineering fundamentals, cloud expertise, and DevOps experience, combined with a genuine interest in emerging AI technologies.
About the Role
As a Software Engineering Consultant, you'll work closely with clients to understand business challenges and design scalable, secure, and modern technology solutions.
You'll be involved in everything from architecture and application development through to cloud infrastructure and deployment.
Increasingly, you'll have opportunities to incorporate AI tooling and capabilities where they create genuine business value.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy production-grade software solutions
Architect scalable applications, APIs, and cloud-native systems
Implement DevOps best practices including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and containerisation
Collaborate directly with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver outcomes
Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools, automation, and intelligent workflows
Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and solution architecture
Manage technical projects from requirements through to delivery
Support and mentor client teams throughout implementation projects
What We're Looking For




Essential Skills & Experience
Strong software engineering background with Python and/or JavaScript
Hands-on cloud experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
Strong understanding of software architecture and end-to-end solution design
Experience building and integrating APIs
Knowledge of software and cloud security best practices
Proven experience delivering and supporting production environments
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
AI Exposure & Curiosity
We're looking for engineers who are actively exploring AI technologies as part of their professional development and delivery toolkit.
Experience with any of the following would be highly regarded:
GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools
Generative AI and Large Language Models
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
AI Agents or agentic workflows
MCP (Model Context Protocol)
LangChain, LlamaIndex, Google ADK, or similar frameworks
What's on Offer
$140k-$150k + Super
Sydney-based hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, software engineering, and AI projects
Opportunity to work across multiple industries and clients
Access to leading technologies including Snowflake, major cloud platforms, and AI tooling
Strong focus on professional development and continuous learning
Collaborative and high-performing consulting environment
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing consultancy where you'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with highly skilled technologists, and gain exposure to the latest advancements in cloud and AI technologies.
If you're passionate about building great software and excited about where AI is heading, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Mid Level Software Engineering Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 Sestra People
📍 New South Wales