Principal Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive innovation in government technology. You will lead a talented team, design scalable cloud systems, and mentor engineers in an Agile environment. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000 with exceptional benefits, including a 4-day work week and remote-first flexibility.

Benefits

4-Day Work Week

Career Coaching

Training Days

Competitive Salary

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering roles.
• Strong leadership skills, particularly in Agile environments.
• Experience with cloud architectures and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure cloud systems across government projects.
• Lead architecture decisions and documentation.
• Mentor engineers and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Java

AWS

Microservices

Agile delivery

Tools

PostgreSQL

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Principal Software Engineer - Lead Innovation in Government Tech

Up to £95,000 + Exceptional Benefits

Remote First (1 Day/Fortnight Onsite)

SC Clearable - British Only

Are you ready to shape the future of government technology? Join a cutting-edge software engineering business as a Principal Software Engineer, where you'll lead a talented team tackling complex challenges across high-impact government projects.

This is more than just a senior technical role - it's your chance to architect cloud- solutions, mentor top-tier engineers, and drive innovation in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Tech Stack Highlights

Frontend (React + TypeScript)

Advanced React.js (hooks, context API, life cycle)

TypeScript & ES6+ mastery

Redux & Cypress/Jest for robust state and testing

Backend (Java)

Java 11+, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

PostgreSQL & Kafka integration

Cloud & DevOps (AWS)

AWS: MSK, EKS, Opensearch

CI/CD with Jenkins

Monitoring: CloudWatch, Kibana

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Leadership: Design scalable, secure cloud- systems
• Lead architecture decisions and documentation
• Mentor engineers, manage stakeholders, and drive Agile delivery

Benefits

• 4-Day Work Week: Work Monday-Thursday, enjoy Fridays off with TOIL
• Remote First: Work from anywhere, with just one day onsite every fortnight
• Career Coaching: Regular 1:1s to support your growth
• Training Days: 5 paid days annually for learning & development
• Tech Exposure: Work with Java, AWS, DevOps, and more
• Supportive Culture: Join a close-knit, collaborative team
• Competitive Salary: Up to £95,000 + benefits that reward your expertise

Eligibility

Due to project sensitivity, applicants must be British and have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years to be SC Clearable.

Ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact?

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit our website

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales