Platform Architect & Principal Backend Engineer

Blacklane; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global premium chauffeur service is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead technical efforts within the Guest domain. In this role, you’ll be responsible for shaping the platform’s architecture and technology, ensuring the delivery of scalable solutions that enhance the guest experience. Applicants should have a strong backend development background and proven technical leadership in high-scale environments. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and involvement in strategic decisions relating to technology and operations.

Benefits

Fair Pay & Shared Success

Learning & Development opportunities

Complimentary chauffeurs experience through Mystery Rides

Health and wellness support

Regular social responsibility initiatives

Hybrid office culture with flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Principal Engineer or similar role in a structured, high-scale environment.
• Strong foundation in backend development and hands-on knowledge of designing and scaling distributed systems.
• A track record of technical leadership across teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical direction of the platform.
• Collaborate across multiple engineering teams and stay close to architecture and code.
• Drive system-wide improvements and influence long-term technical strategy.

Skills

Backend development

Technical leadership

Distributed systems design

Collaboration across teams

Mentorship

System-wide improvements

Education

Experience in a structured, high-scale environment

Previous experience as a Principal Engineer or similar role

Job description

A global premium chauffeur service is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to lead technical efforts within the Guest domain. In this role, you’ll be responsible for shaping the platform’s architecture and technology, ensuring the delivery of scalable solutions that enhance the guest experience. Applicants should have a strong backend development background and proven technical leadership in high-scale environments. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and involvement in strategic decisions relating to technology and operations.