Principal Developer

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering firm in the IT sector seeks a highly skilled Principal Developer to join their esteemed Software Engineering team in the UK. The role involves working on mission-critical projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and optimizing software processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development, particularly in C/C++, Java, and Python, and a solid understanding of CI/CD practices. This position offers an opportunity to lead technical strategies and mentor engineers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development and DevOps.
• Experience in multitasking and prioritizing tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex and mission-critical projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain software.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Linux

Windows

C/C++

Java

Python

Rust

CI/CD

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Our client, a pioneering firm in the IT sector, is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Principal Developer to join their esteemed Software Engineering team in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on the most complex and mission-critical projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, to develop and maintain software.
• Assist the Software Engineering Manager with requirements management, estimation, and planning.
• Focus on high-level architecture and long-term technical strategy.
• Devise and implement innovative solutions to improve software processes and quality.
• Integrate software with hardware to deliver complete systems.
• Optimize application architectures for scalability and performance.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in making high-stake decisions about architecture and technology.
• Extensive technical expertise across Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Exceptional understanding of electronics and systems design.
• Experience in developing applications and embedded software in C/C++, Java, Python, and Rust.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools: Helm Charts, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Experience in full stack development using the Angular framework.
• Experience with hardware-software integration.
• Experience in developing software using internet, application layer, transport layer, and security protocols.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• In-depth understanding of video and image processing.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and propose solutions.
• Experience in multitasking and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
• Experience in researching and evaluating software products.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including with customers.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Technical mentoring of engineers across the organization.
• Sprint board management.

Desired Skills:

• Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces.
• An appreciation for physics, especially radiation-related topics.

Security Clearances:

• UK Employees - BPSS, Security Check (SC).

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software (including firmware) development and DevOps.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.