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.
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 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 platform.
Client & 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
- 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) in Melbourne employer: Mindera
Join a forward-thinking company in Melbourne that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. As a Principal Engineer, you'll not only lead technical initiatives but also engage with clients, ensuring your contributions have a meaningful impact on the smart energy sector. With a strong focus on employee growth and the opportunity to shape AI integration across a cutting-edge digital platform, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.
