Principal Engineer

CreateFuture; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

CreateFuture is seeking a Principal Engineer on contract to shape the system architecture and engineering foundations. You will mentor teams, drive architectural decisions, and ensure delivery quality while leveraging Claude Code and AI agents to accelerate outcomes.

We value strong communication, system thinking, and judgment to guide both human and AI effort toward meaningful results across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in architecture and deep engineering foundations.
• Strong communication, system thinking, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to direct AI and human intelligence toward outcomes.

Skills

Architecture

System thinking

Communication

Mentorship

AI 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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