Principal Software Engineer

Computer Futures - London & S.E(Permanent and Contract); Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead innovation in government technology. You will work on high-impact projects, architect cloud-native solutions, and mentor a talented team. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000 with a remote-first working environment and exceptional benefits, including a 4-day work week and career coaching.

Benefits

4-Day Work Week

Career Coaching

5 Paid Training Days Annually

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering with expertise in cloud-native systems.
• Strong experience in leading teams and architecture decisions.
• Ability to mentor engineers and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team on high-impact government projects.
• Architect scalable and secure cloud-native solutions.
• Drive Agile delivery and mentor other engineers.

Skills

React.js

TypeScript

Java

AWS

Agile methodologies

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Jenkins

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Lead Innovation in Government Tech

Up to £95,000 + Exceptional Benefits

Remote First (1 Day/Fortnight Onsite)

SC Clearable - British Citizens 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-native 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

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

Why You'll Love It Here

• 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 Citizens 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.