Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

About The Role

Final date to receive applications: 11:59pm on 31st October 2025

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of high‑profile projects and lead the delivery of modern, scalable software.

We use technology to create impactful, human‑centred solutions that make a difference to users and organisations. We believe great engineering happens when teams collaborate, learn, and build with purpose.

You’ll provide hands‑on technical leadership, working closely with senior stakeholders, mentoring engineers across multiple teams, and line‑managing a small group of engineers while helping shape our approach to software delivery, architecture, and engineering culture.

• Lead the design and development of advanced software solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, security and scalability.
• Set the technical direction for projects and influence the wider technology strategy.
• Provide line management for a group of engineers (typically up to six), supporting their career progression and ensuring they’re set up for success.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate complex business problems into elegant, robust solutions.
• Champion modern engineering practices including CI…