Principal Software Engineer: Lead GovTech Innovation (Remote)

Software Development & Engineering; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead engineering efforts that impact national security and public services. The role demands strong expertise in cloud-native architectural design, mentoring, and strategic technical leadership. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders and utilizing a modern tech stack to drive impactful solutions. This position offers a remote-first work culture, competitive salary up to £100K, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Remote-First Culture

Flexible Hours

Career Development

Cutting-Edge Tech

Premium Package

Qualifications

• Experience in developing cloud-native applications with modern frameworks.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and drive technical strategies.
• Strong understanding of full-stack development processes.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud-native platforms using modern design patterns.
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Define and drive technical strategy across multiple teams.

Skills

React.js

TypeScript

Java 11+

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Microservices

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Job description

A government technology firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead engineering efforts that impact national security and public services. The role demands strong expertise in cloud-native architectural design, mentoring, and strategic technical leadership. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders and utilizing a modern tech stack to drive impactful solutions. This position offers a remote-first work culture, competitive salary up to £100K, and a comprehensive benefits package.