Principal Engineer/Solutions Architect - Day Rate Contract (Python)

TheDriveGroup
Full-time Australia, New South Wales Computer Occupations
Posted:
February 23, 2026
Location:
Australia, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description

Principal Engineer/Solutions Architect – AI SaaS - (Python/AWS/Distributed Systems) 
We’re looking for an experienced Principal Engineer/Solutions Architect to join a fast-growing team building an innovative AI-driven SaaS platform. This is a rare opportunity to be in a Senior IC role, shaping both the architecture and hands-on implementation of the product. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Design and implement scalable, cloud-native architectures for AI SaaS platforms.
  • Build backend services and APIs in Python, with a focus on distributed systems.
  • Lead architectural decisions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver new features.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong Python and AWS expertise.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing distributed systems.
  • Deep knowledge of microservices and event-driven architect...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Australia, Australia
Posted: February 23, 2026
Deadline: April 04, 2026