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Principal Engineer

SeniorFull-timeHybridRichmond VIC 3121, AustraliaPosted 1 week agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

This job is about tackling complex and meaningful technical challenges at scale in an environment where quality engineering is highly valued. By shaping the technical direction of a high-impact portfolio, you will influence how one of REA’s core product areas evolves. The team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring that everyone can contribute to making a real impact.

You'll be responsible for

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Designing solution architecture

Contributing to designing solution architecture and system design across the Listings portfolio, guiding the technical direction for a broad and business-critical area.
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Prototyping solutions

Staying hands-on by prototyping solutions, contributing to critical code, and helping teams solve complex engineering problems using agile software development practices.
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Coaching and mentoring

Coaching and mentoring experienced engineers, helping grow the next generation of technical leaders across Listings.

Key criteria

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15+ years in engineering

Proven experience in engineering or related fields.

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Cloud platform expertise

Solid understanding of AWS, GCP, or Azure.

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Programming proficiency

Experience with Python, Scala, Java, or Kotlin.

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5 criteria for this job
15+ years in engineering
Proven experience in engineering or related fields.

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Cloud platform expertise
Solid understanding of AWS, GCP, or Azure.

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Programming proficiency
Experience with Python, Scala, Java, or Kotlin.

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Technical direction influence
Demonstrated ability to guide technical strategy across teams.

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Mentorship experience
Background in coaching and mentoring engineering teams.

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