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Principal Software Engineer: Architect Growth-Ready Systems

RVU

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

28 days ago

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Job summary

A leading insurtech company in Greater London is seeking a Principal Engineer to shape the technology direction and drive modernization initiatives. You'll lead by example in designing and delivering resilient, high-quality systems, and mentor junior engineers. A proven track record with AWS, Golang, and containerization is required. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation including a discretionary bonus and a range of excellent benefits. Join a culture focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

10% discretionary yearly bonus
Hybrid working with up to 22 remote workdays
Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
£300 'Work from Home' budget
25 days holiday
Private medical cover
Learning budget
Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

  • Experience in modernisation initiatives, utilizing techniques like the Strangler Fig.
  • Proficiency with modern development methodologies and design patterns.
  • Experience mentoring senior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver high-quality code for resilient and scalable systems.
  • Lead the evolution of the platform ensuring alignment with business requirements.
  • Mentor engineers to foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

High proficiency in designing and developing observable applications using Golang
Deep understanding of AWS and Azure
Knowledge of containerisation and IaC (Terraform, Pulumi)
Familiarity with C# ASP.NET and .Net Core

Tools

AWS
Terraform
Cloudflare
React
Job description
A leading insurtech company in Greater London is seeking a Principal Engineer to shape the technology direction and drive modernization initiatives. You'll lead by example in designing and delivering resilient, high-quality systems, and mentor junior engineers. A proven track record with AWS, Golang, and containerization is required. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation including a discretionary bonus and a range of excellent benefits. Join a culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
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