Principal Engineer, AI-Led Digital Platform

Principal Engineer, AI-Led Digital Platform at Nimbus Data Systems
Principal Engineer / Consulting Engineer (AI-Led Digital Platform)
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Department: Engineering
Workplace: hybrid
Employment Type: full
Description
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