Principal Software Engineer

Computer Futures - London & S.E(Permanent and Contract); City Of London; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead innovation in UK GovTech. This role offers a remote-first working environment, allowing flexibility with only one day onsite every two weeks. With a salary of up to £95,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an exceptional opportunity to make an impact in national security and digital transformation.

Benefits

Remote-First Culture

Flexible Hours

Career Growth

Cutting-Edge Tech

Elite Package

Qualifications

• Experience architecting secure, scalable, resilient systems.
• Strong background in modern cloud-native development.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable, resilient systems using modern cloud-native patterns.
• Drive technical strategy and Agile delivery.
• Mentor engineers and champion technical excellence.

Skills

React.js (Hooks, Context API)

TypeScript

Redux

Java 11+

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

PostgreSQL

Kafka

AWS (EKS, MSK, OpenSearch)

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Monitoring (CloudWatch, Kibana)

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 & Experience

• 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 & Eligibility

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.