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
Top Skills
What We Do
At Mindera we craft software with people we love. Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organization attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world Our offices are located in: Portugal | UK | USA | India | Romania | Brazil
