Principal Engineer — Lead Scalable Rails & Platform (Remote)

Mindful Chef Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive food startup in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead technical excellence. This hands-on role involves guiding a talented engineering team and mentoring junior developers, while also spending time coding. Candidates should be fluent in Ruby and Rails, possess problem-solving skills, and experience with scalable internet applications. Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid working options, and wellness perks like health insurance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health insurance

Generous holiday package

50% discount on products

Free meals and gym access

Supports parental leave

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of full technology stack and Rails web applications.
• Experience in leading engineering teams.
• Ability to mentor engineers on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the engineering team on complex initiatives.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

Ruby

Rails

Problem-solving

Communication

AWS

Heroku

Job description

A progressive food startup in the UK is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead technical excellence. This hands-on role involves guiding a talented engineering team and mentoring junior developers, while also spending time coding. Candidates should be fluent in Ruby and Rails, possess problem-solving skills, and experience with scalable internet applications. Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid working options, and wellness perks like health insurance and generous leave policies.