Principal Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Deliver hands-on technical leadership across software development teams.

• Spearhead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.

• Guide architectural decisions that align with engineering best practices and business goals.

• Engage in estimation, planning, and technical decision-making for new projects and product enhancements.

• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, DevOps, Support, and other key stakeholders.

• Ensure successful product launches and maintain operational excellence.

• Make certain that teams are aware of priorities, milestones, and delivery commitments.

• Take part in software development, code reviews, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical challenges.

• Advocate for CI/CD, DevOps, automation, testing, and observability practices.

• Promote code quality, maintainability, security, and performance standards.

• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Support the evolution and modernization of existing platforms and systems.

• Coach, mentor, and nurture engineers at all experience levels.

• Provide line management support as necessary, including performance management, career development, and objective setting.

• Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective communication among teams.

• Assist in building high-performing engineering teams through engagement, accountability, and ongoing growth.

• Participate in the hiring process, including application reviews, initial calls, skills assessments, and final interviews as appropriate.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in leading complex technical initiatives and distributed teams.

• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft technology stack, including C#, .NET, SQL Server, Azure, and related technologies.

• Proven experience in designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native applications and services.

• Solid understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and contemporary software architecture principles.

• Capability to write, review, and guide the development of high-quality, well-tested, production-ready code.

• Experience working with multiple programming languages and technology stacks.

• Comprehensive knowledge of software engineering best practices, development lifecycles, and agile delivery methodologies.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Cloud platform certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) are a plus.

• Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and performance optimization practices is advantageous.

• Experience in modernizing legacy applications and leading large-scale technical transformations is preferred.

• Legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom, with work authorization details needed during application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Great Place to Work® certified employer.

• Commitment to well-being, inclusion, and development.

• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

• Accessibility adjustments and accommodations during the hiring process.