Principal Software Engineer

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Location: Leeds

Salary: Per Annum

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Technology & Internet Services / Software Development

Company: Hays

Consultant: Ian Simmons

Hays office: Leeds — Part 6th Floor, Broad Gate, The Headrow

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PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER

FULLY REMOTE
PERMANENT ROLE
SALARY – CIRCA 100K + BENEFITS

Your new role

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-growth technology business building an AI-powered digital platform operating at significant scale.
This is a senior hands-on role combining software engineering, architecture and DevOps. You’ll own complex product engineering initiatives while also influencing the wider cloud platform, infrastructure and engineering standards.

What you'll need to succeed

What you'll be doing
• Designing and delivering scalable product features end-to-end.
• Remaining hands-on across TypeScript/Node.js and Python services.
• Influencing architecture and engineering standards across multiple teams.
• Working extensively with AWS, Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Improving CI/CD, progressive delivery and automated rollback.
• Driving observability, reliability, security and performance.
• Modernising legacy services and infrastructure.
• Mentoring engineers and supporting technical decision-making.

What you'll get in return

The role will be Fully Remote (UK Based Candidates Only) and will pay a salary around the 100k level + Benefits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

# - Ian Simmons