Principal Software Engineer

Computer Futures; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead projects that enhance national security and drive digital transformation. You'll architect cloud-native solutions and mentor a talented team, influencing key government programs. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000 and a remote-first culture, with only one day onsite every two weeks. British citizenship and SC clearance eligibility are required.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Career Growth Opportunities

Remote-First Culture

Premium Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Expertise in cloud-native architecture and modern development practices.
• Strong mentorship and leadership skills in engineering teams.
• Experience with full-stack development and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect secure and scalable systems using cloud-native patterns.
• Drive project strategy and foster stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Innovate on full-stack solutions with significant impact.

Skills

React.js

Java

AWS

Agile methodologies

Microservices

TypeScript

Tools

CloudWatch

Jenkins

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

Principal Software Engineer - Shape the Future of UK GovTech

💰 Up to £95,000 + Premium Benefits

🏡 Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every 2 Weeks

🔐 SC Clearable | British Citizens Only

Lead Innovation. Drive Transformation. Make an Impact.

Ready to take the reins on projects that power national security and digital transformation? This is your chance to lead at the intersection of technology and purpose.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you\'ll architect cloud-native platforms, mentor elite engineering teams, and influence technical strategy across mission-critical government programmes. Your work won\'t just be code—it will shape the future of UK GovTech.

Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable, resilient systems using modern cloud-native patterns
• Drive technical strategy, Agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement
• Mentor engineers and champion technical excellence
• Innovate across full-stack solutions with real-world impact

Tech Arsenal

• Frontend: React.js (Hooks, Context API), TypeScript, Redux, Cypress, Jest
• Backend: Java 11+, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices, PostgreSQL, Kafka
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, MSK, Opensearch), CI/CD (Jenkins), Monitoring (CloudWatch, Kibana)

Benefits

• Remote-First Culture - Work from anywhere in the UK
• Flexible Hours - Shape your schedule with TOIL options
• Career Growth - 5 paid training days + dedicated career coaching
• Cutting-Edge Tech - Cloud, DevOps, full-stack innovation
• Elite Package - Up to £95K + premium benefits

Security Clearance

Applicants must be British Citizens and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years to qualify for SC Clearance.

Ready to lead tech that matters? Apply now and be the driving force behind UK GovTech innovation.