Principal Software Engineer, Python and AI Platform

Sustainrecruit — Australia · Posted ~5 hours ago

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Skills

Python FastAPI SQL Automated Testing Scalable API Design Complex Systems Architecture Maintainable Platform Development Cloud-Native Development Cloud-Native Architecture AI Agents Intelligent Workflows

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An organization is seeking a principal software engineer to lead the technical evolution of an AI-first enterprise platform. This hands-on position combines Python development, scalable API architecture, automated testing, cloud-native engineering, and technical leadership. The platform integrates intelligent workflows, automation, AI agents, and human oversight to address complex business needs.

Highlights

Help shape a strategically important AI platform progressing toward organization-wide adoption. Combine hands-on engineering with architectural leadership, establish engineering standards, improve delivery practices, and influence the direction of a growing team.

Description

Do you want to join an organisation at a pivotal stage of its technology journey, where a platform that began as a proof of concept is now attracting executive sponsorship and being positioned for rollout across the the wider organisation? This is an opportunity to help shape the evolution of a strategic AI-enabled platform that is transforming how teams access insights, automate complex processes and make better decisions. You'll remain highly hands-on while helping define engineering standards, architecture and delivery practices for a growing team. You'll contribute to the development of an AI first platform that combines automation, intelligent workflows, agent-based capabilities and human oversight to solve complex business challenges at scale. What You'll Bring Expertise in Python and modern development frameworks Commercial experience with FastAPI, SQL and automated testing Expertise designing scalable APIs, complex systems and maintainable platforms Cloud native development within AWS Experience with AI assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude or Cursor Apply now to play a key role in shaping a platform that's set to deliver impact across the entire organisation