CareerPlan

Software Engineering Lead | AI and Automation

Chermside, QueenslandFull-time$175k–$195k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead a distributed team of engineers to build AI solutions and automation for Australia's construction and accounting industries.

Role type

Senior Software Engineering Lead (AI & Automation)

Builds

Production software, AI agent workflows, and integrations for construction clients

Domain

Construction industry + AI/Software Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Distributed team leadership, hands-on software development, AI coding agents, cloud architecture, code review, technical risk estimation

Preferred skills

SaaS product delivery, third-party API integrations, multi-tenant system design, LLM application development

Technologies

Microsoft Azure, Node.js, TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, Xero, Buildxact, Procore, LLMs, MCP servers

Responsibilities

Build engineering processes and delivery systems, lead daily operations and career development, review code and oversee releases, manage production issues, guide software architecture, translate business needs to technical requirements, estimate effort and technical risks, oversee cloud security and AI governance, recruit and onboard engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities