Principal Engineer - Scale & Architecture Leader

RVU Co UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Principal Engineer to shape the future of their technology. The role includes setting architectural standards, leading modernization initiatives, and mentoring teams. Candidates should possess high proficiency in Golang, AWS, and a solid understanding of containerization. Additionally, this position offers a hybrid working model and benefits including a discretionary bonus, generous leave policies, and a supportive growth environment.

Benefits

10% discretionary yearly bonus

Hybrid working approach

Employer matching pension contributions

Work from Home budget

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical cover

Training budget

Qualifications

• Experience in leading modernization initiatives, using techniques like the Strangler Fig.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, operating, and improving highly observable applications.
• Strong understanding of AWS and familiarity with Azure and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard for large-scale system architecture.
• Lead the evolution of the platform, bridging technical estate and business requirements.
• Mentor senior and staff engineers, fostering technical excellence.

Skills

Golang

AWS

Terraform

C# ASP.NET

Containerisation

React

Typescript

NodeJS

Job description

A leading tech company is seeking a Principal Engineer to shape the future of their technology. The role includes setting architectural standards, leading modernization initiatives, and mentoring teams. Candidates should possess high proficiency in Golang, AWS, and a solid understanding of containerization. Additionally, this position offers a hybrid working model and benefits including a discretionary bonus, generous leave policies, and a supportive growth environment.