We're seeking a Principal Engineer / Consulting Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping thenext phase of a modern smart energy platform.
This role sits at the intersection of technicalleadership and client advisory, balancing hands-on architectural oversight with strategicstakeholder engagement.You'll operate as a senior technical authority across the program, guiding engineeringdirection while partnering directly with senior client stakeholders.
The platform build isheavily 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 Reactfrontends, Node.js-based integration layers, and AWS cloud infrastructure, while alsoconfidently navigating executive conversations.What You'll DoEngineering 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 toruntime capabilities● Provide hands-on architectural oversight across frontend, backend, and cloud layers● Support engineering teams locally and offshore, ensuring standards and deliveryquality● 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 andproduct leadership● Lead deeply technical discussions while translating complexity into clear commercialoutcomes● Influence roadmap decisions through architectural insight and delivery realism● Balance pragmatism and innovation in a client-facing environmentAI 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 asenior 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 seniorstakeholders● 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 detailNice to have:● Experience in energy, utilities, or integration-driven platforms● Exposure to event-driven architectures and up-to-date 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

📌 Principal Engineer / Consulting Engineer (Ai-Led Digital Platform) (Melbourne)
🏢 Mindera
📍 Melbourne