Principal Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead a significant digital re-platforming initiative. This role emphasizes strategic support over daily coding, allowing you to guide and mentor a team of engineers while collaborating with various stakeholders. You'll play a crucial role in translating technical vision into actionable strategies, ensuring that innovative solutions come to life. If you're ready to step up from a Senior position and make a meaningful impact in the eCommerce sector, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment with competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contribution

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with strong technical skills.
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Software Engineers in technology vision and strategy.
• Act as a liaison between non-technical stakeholders and Product engineering.

Skills

React

Next.js

GraphQL

Node

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – Manchester – eCommerce

Great opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to join a Manchester based eCommerce giant as they work on a large-scale digital re-platform across the estate to MACH and Event-Driven Architecture.

This role takes a bit of a step back from day-to-day coding and focuses more on supporting Software Engineers, technology vision and strategy. You’d also be the tandem between non-technical stakeholders and Product engineering, ensuring that the vision comes to life.

Key Technical Skills

• React, Next.js, GraphQL
• Node

The client is open to candidates with 5 years experience plus, so if you are currently a Senior looking to take a step up and have all the relevant technical skills then this could line up for you.

The benefits are good too, with a competitive salary dependent on experience, bonus scheme, enhanced pension contribution and private healthcare.

If you’re interested in learning more about the opportunity, apply through the link and I’ll be in touch ASAP.