Remote Platform Lead & Software Architect

Touchstone Advisory Limited; Remote; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK independent valuation advisory firm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the evolution of a proprietary valuation platform. You'll take ownership of a core product within a fast-growing advisory business, guiding a team of engineers while setting the technical direction. The role requires a strong background in software architecture and modern web applications development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a collaborative approach to lead and mentor a team in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Regular team meet-ups and socials

Professional development and training support

Opportunity to shape the engineering function and grow into a CTO-level role

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial, market-ready software products.
• Deep experience developing modern web applications, ideally having launched a product to market.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of proprietary valuation software into the market.
• Translate business objectives into a clear technical roadmap, prioritising features and technical debt.
• Define the technical vision, architecture, and engineering standards for the product.

Skills

React

Redux

TypeScript

Python

FastAPI

SQLAlchemy

Education

BSc or MSc in a STEM field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

AWS

Job description

A leading UK independent valuation advisory firm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the evolution of a proprietary valuation platform. You'll take ownership of a core product within a fast-growing advisory business, guiding a team of engineers while setting the technical direction. The role requires a strong background in software architecture and modern web applications development. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and a collaborative approach to lead and mentor a team in a dynamic environment.