Platform Architecture Lead — Principal Engineer

REA Group Ltd.; Richmond Shire; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Birthday leave + extra leave

Flexible parental leave

Hackdays

Community volunteering

Job summary

REA Group Ltd. is seeking a senior software architect to shape the technical direction of a core portfolio and contribute hands-on while guiding multiple squads.

You will collaborate with product, platform, and engineering teams to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions that align with strategic goals. The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, advancing platform modernization, and maintaining system health in a hybrid, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 15 years of engineering or related experience in a dynamic environment.
• Strong experience with modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proven ability to influence technical direction across multiple squads and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design solution architecture across the Listings portfolio and guide technical strategy.
• Prototype solutions, contribute code, and solve complex engineering problems.
• Coordinate with Engineering Managers to align with architectural principles and product goals.
• Mentor engineers and foster long-term system health across squads.

Skills

Python

Scala

Java

Kotlin

Job description

REA Group Ltd. is seeking a senior software architect to shape the technical direction of a core portfolio and contribute hands-on while guiding multiple squads.

You will collaborate with product, platform, and engineering teams to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions that align with strategic goals. The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, advancing platform modernization, and maintaining system health in a hybrid, collaborative environment.