Principal Backend Engineer

Principal Backend Engineer London (Occasional travel) Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 + RSU's + Benefits An established, global technology business within the hospitality-tech industry is seeking an accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This is an opportunity to shape greenfield projects from the ground up - architecting scalable, data-driven systems that empower venues to deliver seamless guest experiences and drive long-term innovation.

What will I be doing? Lead the technical vision and architectural direction across complex backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Partner closely with engineering leadership to define best practices, coding standards, and long-term technical strategy. Design, develop, and oversee the delivery of robust, production-grade software built using Python, Django, Cloud Firestore, Big Query, and Elasticsearch. Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product, data, and design - to deliver innovative solutions that directly impact customer success. Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance system performance and developer productivity.