Principal Software Architect – Investments (Cloud-Native)

Hargreaves Lansdown; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to guide the transition to a cloud-native architecture. This non-coding strategic role involves defining high-level architectures, promoting best practices, and mentoring teams. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership abilities, expertise in cloud-native design, and proven communication skills. A competitive salary up to £95,000 is offered, along with a generous benefits package and the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Wellness coach sessions

Subsidised coffee and sandwiches

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in legacy technology transformation and cloud migration.
• Strong expertise in modern architectural patterns, cloud-native design, and container orchestration.
• Skilled communicator able to influence and engage at every level of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Define and document high-level solution architectures.
• Provide architectural principles and best-practice guidelines.
• Foster data-driven decision-making culture.

Skills

Leadership in legacy technology transformation

Cloud-native design

Container orchestration

Strong communication skills

Coaching teams

Understanding of security

Clear architectural documentation

Tools

TypeScript

Java

Job description

A leading investment platform in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to guide the transition to a cloud-native architecture. This non-coding strategic role involves defining high-level architectures, promoting best practices, and mentoring teams. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership abilities, expertise in cloud-native design, and proven communication skills. A competitive salary up to £95,000 is offered, along with a generous benefits package and the flexibility of hybrid working.