Principal Engineer

CreateFuture; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CreateFuture in London seeks a Principal Engineer on a contract basis to drive system architecture, code quality, and mentorship in a fast-moving AI-enabled environment.

You will guide teams using Claude Code and agents to deliver robust solutions for clients and internal products, balancing hands-on development with strategic direction.

Job description

About This Role

The bar has moved. Five years ago a strong engineer was measured by what they could build and how well they could mentor others to build it. Today, with Claude Code and agents, we produce quality work at a speed that would have looked superhuman in 2022 (Podium, PayPoint, Zuto, RL, OAG Analyser and others).

Principal Engineer - Contract

About This Role

The bar has moved. Five years ago a strong engineer was measured by what they could build and how well they could mentor others to build it. Today, with Claude Code and agents, we produce quality work at a speed that would have looked superhuman in 2022 (Podium, PayPoint, Zuto, RL, OAG Analyser and others).

What separates exceptional from good is no longer typing speed or local craftsmanship. It is the complete package: architecture, deep engineering foundations, communication, system thinking, and the judgement to direct both your own intelligence and AI toward outcomes that matter.

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