Principal Software Engineer: Architect Growth-Ready Systems

RVU; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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.