Principal Software Engineer

Premier Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Central London is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to own the technical roadmap and manage solutions architecture. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, particularly in full stack development, and will inspire a motivated development team while driving the adoption of new technologies. This is a full-time position, focusing on delivering innovative solutions in the software industry.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Proven track record in leading product development and architecting solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in scaling and managing production systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap and align it with the product strategy.
• Architect and manage robust solutions and APIs.
• Lead R&D initiatives and support team members.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Technical Roadmap Management

Data Analytics

Machine Learning

APIs

Job description

Overview

I'm working with a software company that's looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their team. They have developed a product that utilises data analytics and machine learning to optimise inventory data, built primarily on Java. This is a key role where you'll take ownership of the technical roadmap and manage solutions architecture, acting as a vital link between leadership and the engineering team.

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer

Location: Central London (Office Based)

Industry: Software/Data Analytics

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap, aligning it with the product strategy to achieve key business objectives.
• Architect and manage robust solutions and APIs.
• Deliver critical software engineering, with a focus on rapid prototyping.
• Inspire and mentor a highly motivated, polyglot on-site development team.
• Lead R&D initiatives and technical debt reduction, actively supporting team members.
• Facilitate and lead sprint retrospective routines, fostering continuous improvement.
• Drive the investigation and adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance product and solution delivery.

Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Proven track record in leading product development and architecting solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in scaling and managing production systems.
• Provides comprehensive technical development support, both broad and detailed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

We are seeking a highly experienced Full Stack Java Developer with architecture and roadmap experience to apply.