Lead Principal Software Engineer — Remote (Path to CTO)

Touchstone Advisory Limited; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK independent valuation advisory firm is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to drive the development of its proprietary valuation platform. In this role, you will lead a team and shape technical strategies while delivering high-quality software products. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development, particularly with modern web applications, and should be proficient in technologies such as React, Python, and AWS. This opportunity offers flexible remote working and the chance to grow into a CTO role.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Private medical insurance

Employee equity incentive schemes

Discounted gym membership

Professional development and training support

Opportunity to shape the engineering function

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, ideally having launched a product to market.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, preferably AWS.
• 10+ years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end delivery of our proprietary valuation software.
• Define the technical vision, architecture, and engineering standards for the product.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers.
• Work closely with senior leadership to provide technical insight and updates.

Skills

React

Redux

TypeScript

Python

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

AWS

Software architecture

Design patterns

Scalable system design

Education

BSc or MSc in a STEM field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

A leading UK independent valuation advisory firm is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to drive the development of its proprietary valuation platform. In this role, you will lead a team and shape technical strategies while delivering high-quality software products. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development, particularly with modern web applications, and should be proficient in technologies such as React, Python, and AWS. This opportunity offers flexible remote working and the chance to grow into a CTO role.