Principal Software Engineer – London/Winchester (Hybrid Remote) - £83k plus 10% Bonus

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting and telecommunications company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their London/Winchester offices. The role focuses on building innovative platforms for content syndication and distribution, offering a hybrid work model and a supportive environment for professional growth. Candidates should have strong backend Python skills and experience with AWS, along with a passion for mentoring and leading teams.

Benefits

10% Bonus

6% Pension

Private Medical

Flexible Hours

2 days per week in office

Enterprise-grade Projects

Qualifications

• Experience in backend Python development on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of AWS infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Experience designing and building microservice architectures.

Responsibilities

• Building and deploying new platforms for content syndication.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers.

Skills

Backend Python development

AWS infrastructure

DevOps practices

Microservice architectures

Mentoring junior engineers

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – London/Winchester (Hybrid Remote) - £83k plus 10% Bonus

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

Principal Software Engineer – London/Winchester (Hybrid Remote) - £83k plus 10% Bonus

Benefits include: 10% Bonus | 6% Pension | Private Medical | Flexible Hours | 2 days per week in office | Enterprise-grade Projects

Ada Meher is currently recruiting for a Principal Software Engineer to join one of the country’s leading broadcasting and telecommunications companies. The role involves building and deploying new platforms to support content syndication and distribution via the Cloud. You will be part of a team of approximately 14 talented Engineers, responsible for hands-on development, technical leadership, and mentoring of less experienced developers.

This position allows for full remote interviewing and onboarding. Candidates should be willing to travel to London or Winchester offices 1-2 days a week and must have the legal right to work in the UK.

The company offers flexible working hours, focusing on productivity over time spent at the desk, enabling employees to balance work and personal life effectively.

To be considered:

• Demonstrable experience in backend Python development on large-scale projects
• Experience with AWS infrastructure and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Terraform is a plus
• Experience designing and building microservice architectures
• Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers

The company is a market leader in both solutions and technology, offering perks such as flexible working hours, remote work options, private healthcare, and a generous holiday allowance. They foster a relaxed environment focused on innovative technology solutions and high-quality work for their clients.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or send their CV to [emailprotected] as soon as possible.