Principal Software Engineer - REMOTE

Jobgether; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment partner is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead technical direction in client projects in the United Kingdom. You will build trust with clients, mentor teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions. The position requires over 10 years of consulting experience and expertise in multiple programming languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript. Benefits include an extensive learning and development program and a financial stipend for professional growth.

Benefits

Robust learning and development program

Annual financial stipend for learning

Coworking support

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with proven success in high-stakes consulting engagements.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks.
• Strong skills in automated testing and software design.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly building trust with clients by demonstrating technical expertise.
• Guiding technical direction and solving complex problems.
• Driving innovation by surfacing new technical approaches.

Skills

Consulting engagements

Python

Java

JavaScript

React

Automated testing

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer. In this role, you will significantly impact various client projects, providing your extensive experience to solve complex problems and architect scalable solutions. Your ability to build trust with clients and guide technical direction will be crucial. You will also mentor teams and uphold company values while collaborating effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you possess deep consulting acumen and a passion for developing high-quality software, this opportunity is for you.

Accountabilities

• Rapidly building trust with clients by demonstrating technical expertise and understanding of their domain and objectives.
• Guiding technical direction and solving complex problems while engaging within the codebase.
• Working to balance technology choices while ensuring high-quality work delivery within deadlines.
• Collaborating on full ML lifecycle systems, from data ingestion to model deployment and performance monitoring.
• Driving innovation by surfacing new technical approaches and product solutions.
• Leading feedback conversations and driving action items via retrospectives.
• Contributing to team health and company culture by modeling core values.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with proven success in high-stakes consulting engagements.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and frameworks including but not limited to: Python, Java, JavaScript, and React.
• Experience with AI/ML-powered features and understanding new tooling and trends in the software industry.
• Strong skills in automated testing to inform software design and catch bugs.
• Ability to align technical decisions with business outcomes and user needs.
• Demonstrated leadership in scalable system design and secure engineering practices.

Benefits

• Robust learning and development program with unlimited access to resources.
• Annual financial stipend for learning and development.
• Coworking support for a distributed global team.
• Parental leave available for eligible employees.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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