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Principal Software Engineer | Contract | Immediate start

04/12/2025
  • Immediate start, remote first with the occasional office day
  • 6 months initially
  • Need to be strong Technically but also have good stakeholder skills

Principal Engineer – Help Build Australia’s All-Electric Future
 
From 2026, a major new initiative will transform how Australians transition to electric living, a one-stop shop that will provide:

  • Personalised guidance on going all-electric and where to begin
  • A trusted installer marketplace for obligation-free quotes
  • A product marketplace with a range of capabilities and price points
  • Easy access to government rebates and financing information

We’re looking for a Principal Engineer who wants to build technology that genuinely improves how people engage with essential services.
 
The Opportunity:
You’ll guide the technical direction of a consumer-facing platform used by everyday Australians. This role blends hands-on engineering with architectural leadership, giving you autonomy to influence engineering quality, design choices, and long-term technical strategy. Technical Lead PD
You’ll collaborate with product, UX, and cross-functional partners to extend a modern platform supporting secure, accessible, and intuitive digital experiences.
 
What You’ll Work On:

  • Setting and owning the architecture across front-end and back-end systems.
  • Leading and mentoring engineers to uphold high standards in coding, testing, and delivery.
  • Ensuring compliance with government-grade security and accessibility requirements.
  • Designing scalable, maintainable systems that support high-impact public services.
  • Working across microservices, APIs, cloud environments, and observability tooling.
  • Contributing to roadmap planning and managing technical risk.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed:

  • Experience as a Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, or similar role.
  • Strong capability in modern web technologies (Typescript, Python, SQL/NoSQL).
  • Knowledge of microservices, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, cloud platforms, and CI/CD.
  • Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to navigate fast-paced, agile delivery environments.

Why This Role Matters:
 
Your work will directly shape how people access government rebates, connect with installers, and make informed decisions about electrifying their homes. You’ll help build a platform that’s simple, trusted, and built for all Australians backed by a modern technology stack and a collaborative team.
 
What’s in it for You

  • Meaningful work that impacts real people’s lives
  • A supportive, flexible, hybrid-friendly environment
  • Room to grow into broader leadership and architectural ownership
  • The ability to influence a large-scale national initiative
Apply now