Lead Principal Software Engineer — Remote (Path to CTO)

Touchstone Advisory Limited; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading valuation advisory firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of a proprietary valuation platform. You will take ownership of the technical direction, mentor a growing team, and ensure software quality and scalability. The position requires extensive experience in software development, particularly with modern web applications, and a strong grasp of cloud technologies. Benefits include flexible remote work and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Private medical insurance

Employee equity incentive schemes

Discounted gym membership

Regular team meet-ups

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering commercial, market-ready software products.
• Experience leading a software team and guiding architectural direction.
• Deep experience developing modern web applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable systems.
• 10+ years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of proprietary valuation software.
• Define technical vision and engineering standards for the product.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Work closely with senior leadership to provide technical insights.
• Collaborate with product teams to design features.

Skills

React

Redux

TypeScript

Python

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

AWS

Cloud technologies

Education

BSc or MSc in a STEM field

Job description

A leading valuation advisory firm in the UK is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of a proprietary valuation platform. You will take ownership of the technical direction, mentor a growing team, and ensure software quality and scalability. The position requires extensive experience in software development, particularly with modern web applications, and a strong grasp of cloud technologies. Benefits include flexible remote work and opportunities for professional development.