Principal Engineer at Rea Group in Richmond, Victoria, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

prototyping

code development

agile

solution architecture

system reliability

interoperability

While your primary focus will be on architecture and setting the benchmark for technical excellence, this is also a deeply hands-on position. You'll work closely with teams to prototype solutions, contribute critical code, and tackle complex engineering challenges using agile practices.
This role involves aligning technical strategies with the Head of Engineering, Engineering Managers (EMs), and Product Managers to influence squad direction. You will ensure product strategy and technology remain closely aligned and participate in product discovery by delivering early solution validation to steer impactful innovation. You'll be guiding the work of multiple engineering squads within our tribes.
You will be a key driver in improving our systems, ensuring our platforms adhere to enterprise-grade standards and maintain optimal health. You will help shape strategic decisions, advising where to invest effort to improve system quality and optimise the processes that support them.
Design high-quality, cross-squad solutions in collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders, ensuring interoperability across systems in the value chain.
Coach and mentor experienced engineers, enabling the growth of future technical leaders in engineering and architecture within your domain.
As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining and overseeing the solution architecture and design of our systems.
Engage externally to share expertise and showcase REA’s leadership in engineering and innovation, further building the organisation’s reputation.

Requirements

.net

typescript

react

aws

gcp

bachelor's

System Performance: Deep understanding of performance optimisation for distributed systems.
Business Alignment: Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Experience: 8+ years in software engineering and architecture for enterprise-scale systems.
Integration & Architecture: Expertise in designing domain-aligned boundaries and establishing architectural standards. Experience integrating CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce), enterprise identity providers, and customer data platforms with event pipelines.
Leadership & mentorship: Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across teams, without direct authority. Strong track record of coaching and mentoring engineers.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical, creative and problem-solving skills.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in .NET and TypeScript/React. Deep understanding of event-driven microservices and API-first design on AWS and GCP. Experience delivering containerised and serverless workloads.

Benefits

Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life
Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave
A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1995

Company Origins

The company was established in a Melbourne garage, marking the beginning of its journey to become a publicly traded entity.

A$928M Revenue

Financial Performance

The company achieved significant revenue growth, exceeding A$928 million in fiscal year 2021.

16+ Brands

Brand Portfolio

The company has expanded its portfolio to include over 16 brands, including strategic investments and ventures.

Flagship platforms like realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au attract millions of users monthly across Australia and beyond.
International expansion included acquisitions in Europe, Asia, and North America, spanning Italy, Luxembourg, India, and the US.
Its services span residential, commercial, and industrial property advertising, mortgage brokering, and property analytics.
Blended agile tech culture: cloud-native, multi-language engineering teams driving user-centric innovation.
Notable moves: controlling atHome in Europe, merging SEA assets with PropertyGuru, and eyeing stakes in the UK’s Rightmove.

Culture + Values

Believes in making a positive difference for people, its customers, and its communities.
Driven by values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
Takes responsibility and accountability for its actions.
Passionate about its work and the impact it makes.
Has a growth mindset, encouraging new ideas and continuous learning.
Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and diverse culture where everyone can thrive.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2030

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through impactful sustainability initiatives.

The company has implemented energy-efficient practices and renewable energy sourcing.
They have invested in carbon offset programs to neutralize their environmental impact.
The company has committed to reducing waste and increasing recycling initiatives across operations.
The company tracks and reports on its sustainability performance annually.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Women in Leadership

Target to achieve gender balance in leadership roles by a specified year.

Reports on gender diversity across all levels of the business.
Sets targets for gender pay equity and tracks progress.
Promotes a workplace culture that supports individual needs and encourages flexible work arrangements.
Initiatives to support diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Articles

Role

Description

prototyping

code development

agile

solution architecture

system reliability

interoperability

While your primary focus will be on architecture and setting the benchmark for technical excellence, this is also a deeply hands-on position. You'll work closely with teams to prototype solutions, contribute critical code, and tackle complex engineering challenges using agile practices.
This role involves aligning technical strategies with the Head of Engineering, Engineering Managers (EMs), and Product Managers to influence squad direction. You will ensure product strategy and technology remain closely aligned and participate in product discovery by delivering early solution validation to steer impactful innovation. You'll be guiding the work of multiple engineering squads within our tribes.
You will be a key driver in improving our systems, ensuring our platforms adhere to enterprise-grade standards and maintain optimal health. You will help shape strategic decisions, advising where to invest effort to improve system quality and optimise the processes that support them.
Design high-quality, cross-squad solutions in collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders, ensuring interoperability across systems in the value chain.
Coach and mentor experienced engineers, enabling the growth of future technical leaders in engineering and architecture within your domain.
As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining and overseeing the solution architecture and design of our systems.
Engage externally to share expertise and showcase REA’s leadership in engineering and innovation, further building the organisation’s reputation.

Requirements

.net

typescript

react

aws

gcp

bachelor's

System Performance: Deep understanding of performance optimisation for distributed systems.
Business Alignment: Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Experience: 8+ years in software engineering and architecture for enterprise-scale systems.
Integration & Architecture: Expertise in designing domain-aligned boundaries and establishing architectural standards. Experience integrating CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce), enterprise identity providers, and customer data platforms with event pipelines.
Leadership & mentorship: Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across teams, without direct authority. Strong track record of coaching and mentoring engineers.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership and non-technical audiences.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical, creative and problem-solving skills.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in .NET and TypeScript/React. Deep understanding of event-driven microservices and API-first design on AWS and GCP. Experience delivering containerised and serverless workloads.

Benefits

Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life
Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave
A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1995

Company Origins

The company was established in a Melbourne garage, marking the beginning of its journey to become a publicly traded entity.

A$928M Revenue

Financial Performance

The company achieved significant revenue growth, exceeding A$928 million in fiscal year 2021.

16+ Brands

Brand Portfolio

The company has expanded its portfolio to include over 16 brands, including strategic investments and ventures.

Flagship platforms like realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au attract millions of users monthly across Australia and beyond.
International expansion included acquisitions in Europe, Asia, and North America, spanning Italy, Luxembourg, India, and the US.
Its services span residential, commercial, and industrial property advertising, mortgage brokering, and property analytics.
Blended agile tech culture: cloud-native, multi-language engineering teams driving user-centric innovation.
Notable moves: controlling atHome in Europe, merging SEA assets with PropertyGuru, and eyeing stakes in the UK’s Rightmove.

Culture + Values

Believes in making a positive difference for people, its customers, and its communities.
Driven by values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
Takes responsibility and accountability for its actions.
Passionate about its work and the impact it makes.
Has a growth mindset, encouraging new ideas and continuous learning.
Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and diverse culture where everyone can thrive.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2030

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through impactful sustainability initiatives.

The company has implemented energy-efficient practices and renewable energy sourcing.
They have invested in carbon offset programs to neutralize their environmental impact.
The company has committed to reducing waste and increasing recycling initiatives across operations.
The company tracks and reports on its sustainability performance annually.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Women in Leadership

Target to achieve gender balance in leadership roles by a specified year.

Reports on gender diversity across all levels of the business.
Sets targets for gender pay equity and tracks progress.
Promotes a workplace culture that supports individual needs and encourages flexible work arrangements.
Initiatives to support diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Articles