Contract Senior Engineer (Python, AI & Integration) - Melbourne based

ClearPoint; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

ClearPoint is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our fast‑moving, AI‑focused engineering team. The role involves building an integration layer that enables AI agents to interact with internal systems at scale, with an initial 3‑month contract and likely extension.

Based in Melbourne, Auckland, or the UK with a hybrid arrangement, you’ll help shift conversations from manual processes to AI‑driven resolutions.

Qualifications

• Strong Python backend development experience.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Hands-on with FastAPI and Pydantic.
• Exposure to AI tooling is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Integration Library Development: Designing and building a library of Python‑based functions that serve as tools for AI agents, enabling them to fetch and act on data from internal systems.
• Backend Logic and System Integration: Building the backend logic and system handshakes that connect AI agents to internal APIs and data sources.
• API Design and Implementation: Working with FastAPI‑style patterns and Pydantic models to develop clean, well‑structured integration tooling.
• Collaborative Engineering: Working with a cross‑functional team including data scientists, backend engineers, designers, and business analysts.
• Technical Problem Solving: Operating under vague or evolving direction, bringing clarity to integration challenges as the team scales AI capabilities.

Skills

Python proficiency

API integration

FastAPI & Pydantic

AI agent tooling awareness

Independent working style

Tools

FastAPI

Pydantic

REST APIs

Job description

A bit about us

For over 19 years, ClearPoint has been the trusted technology partner for organisations navigating complex digital transformation. We combine software engineering, AI, data and insights, cloud, and human centred design to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes.

We work with some of New Zealand's most impactful organisations, and we care deeply about the quality of what we build. Our Auckland head office overlooks the Viaduct (5 minutes from Britomart), with co‑working access across NZ and Australia. Through innovative thinking, we strive to make a difference for ourselves, our teams, our clients and our community across New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

The ClearPoint culture

At ClearPoint, we're proud of the culture we've built, collaborative, curious, and high performing. Our values aren't just words:

• Respect and Care for People
• Act with Integrity
• Earn and Nurture Trust

You’ll work with sharp, passionate people who take ownership, raise the bar, and genuinely enjoy what they do. Whether you're in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch, you'll be part of a team that invests in your growth and makes space for you to shine.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Engineer with strong Python and API integration skills to join a fast‑moving AI‑focused engineering team at one of our clients. This is an initial 3‑month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.

This role is based in Melbourne, Auckland, or the UK, with a hybrid working arrangement, and we're specifically looking for candidates based in one of these two locations. You'll be working on a genuinely interesting problem, building the integration layer that enables AI agents to interact with internal systems at scale, with the team working towards resolving the majority of user requests directly through AI agents. You'll be reporting into a senior engineering leader and will need to be comfortable operating with some ambiguity as the architecture evolves. An immediate start is preferred.

What you'll be doing

• Integration Library Development: Designing and building a library of Python‑based functions that serve as tools for AI agents, enabling them to fetch and act on data from internal systems.
• Backend Logic and System Integration: Building the backend logic and system handshakes that connect AI agents to a range of internal APIs and data sources.
• API Design and Implementation: Working with FastAPI‑style patterns and Pydantic models to develop clean, well‑structured integration tooling that moves away from legacy Salesforce‑centric approaches.
• Collaborative Engineering: Working closely with a cross‑functional team including data scientists, backend engineers, designers, and business analysts to align on technical direction and delivery priorities.
• Technical Problem Solving: Operating effectively under vague or evolving direction, bringing clarity and structure to integration challenges as the team scales its AI capabilities.

The experience we're looking for

• Python Proficiency: Strong, demonstrable Python skills with a focus on backend development and building production‑grade tooling.
• API Integration Experience: Solid experience designing and consuming REST APIs, with a good understanding of integration patterns and system‑to‑system communication.
• FastAPI and Pydantic: Hands‑on experience with FastAPI and Pydantic, or a strong familiarity with similar patterns and a clear ability to get up to speed quickly.
• AI Agent Tooling: Exposure to building tools or integrations for AI or LLM‑based systems is a strong advantage, though not strictly required.
• Independent Working Style: Proven ability to work effectively in distributed, cross‑functional teams and to deliver with a degree of autonomy when direction is broad.

You must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.