Principal Software Engineer (Golang/Python)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Golang/Python): Developing and operating automation, observability, and data platforms for a national-scale IP network with an accent on software architecture, scalability, and self-healing systems. Focus on designing API patterns, building streaming data pipelines, and integrating AI-powered automation to transform network operations.

Location: Macquarie Park, NSW. Flexible hybrid arrangement: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote.

Company

hirify.global is one of Australia's largest telecommunications networks, managing critical IP infrastructure for millions of customers nationwide.

What you will do

• Define the engineering strategy and technical roadmap for the IP Automation & Tooling platform.
• Own the software architecture, including reference designs, API patterns, and engineering standards to ensure scalability.
• Lead design reviews and architecture assurance focused on availability, scale, security, and blast radius.
• Contribute hands-on to the codebase using Golang and Python alongside the engineering team.
• Drive technical initiatives for streaming data pipelines, observability platforms, and AI-powered automation systems.
• Mentor senior engineers through pair programming, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building and shipping production software in large, complex technology environments.
• Expert proficiency in Golang and Python.
• Experience defining software architecture patterns, engineering standards, and design assurance processes.
• Track record of driving technical outcomes across teams without direct line authority.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka (or similar) and real-time data processing at scale.
• Proficiency with observability tools (Grafana, Victoria Metrics, Elasticsearch) and databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC.
• Exposure to AI/ML frameworks such as LangChain and PyTorch.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools like N8N or Temporal.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and employee discounts, including monthly credits and 25% off hirify.global products.
• Flexible working arrangements (3 days office / 2 days remote).
• Inclusive paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Professional development via hirify.global U micro-credentials developed with leading universities.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support with 24/7 access to counselling and support services.
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion through employee-led networks.