Principal Software Engineer & Tech Architect (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Tailored Perks

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Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Bristol to lead complex software design, architecture, and security-focused development within an agile, collaborative team. The role involves mentoring engineers, guiding system-level decisions, and driving adoption of modern languages and tooling.

You will engage with customers and stakeholders, ensuring robust, secure solutions while navigating a hybrid working model and security-clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, C++, C#).
• Experience designing and implementing complex software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and cyber security considerations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevSecOps, Agile/SAFe.
• Experience integrating software within complex systems and platforms.
• Ability to influence technical direction and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority on software design, coding standards, and integration.
• Lead the design and development of complex software components and frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on secure coding, software assurance, and compliance requirements.
• Mentor and coach engineers at all levels, raising the technical capability of the team.
• Drive innovation through adoption of modern languages, frameworks, and tooling.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and system-level designs.
• Review designs, code, and test evidence to ensure quality and robustness.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to explain, defend, and optimise technical solutions.

Skills

Programming languages

Software architecture

Secure coding

Mentoring

DevSecOps

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Bristol to lead complex software design, architecture, and security-focused development within an agile, collaborative team. The role involves mentoring engineers, guiding system-level decisions, and driving adoption of modern languages and tooling.

You will engage with customers and stakeholders, ensuring robust, secure solutions while navigating a hybrid working model and security-clearance requirements.