Principal Software Engineer – Hands-On Technical Leadership Location: Bristol or Cheltenham (Hybrid/Remote - bi-weekly visits to London) Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + excellent benefits Clearance: ELigable for SC Level + hold British Passport

Are you a Tech Lead/Principal Engineer looking for a fresh new challenge?

SR2 are supporting one of our long term consultancy clients, to hire a critical role for the business whilst they embark on a lot of new projects!This is a role working for a software consultancy who are supporting central UK Gov customers with impactful work. We’re hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team within a software consultancy working on cutting-edge projects with AWS, Java, and React. This role is a mix of technical leadership (60-70%) and hands-on development (30-40%), perfect for someone who loves to stay close to the code while guiding and mentoring others. What you’ll be doing:

\n Leading a team of 8-10 engineers, including developers, DevOps, and testers. \n

Driving technical decisions and overseeing architecture – without being purely an architect. \n

Staying hands-on with Java, React, and AWS, setting the technical direction. \n

Engaging with stakeholders and customers to understand requirements and deliver exceptional solutions. \n

Supporting large-scale greenfield projects with a strong emphasis on scalability and cloud- design. \n

What we’re looking for:

\n Strong commercial experience with AWS, Java, and React (deep React knowledge is highly desirable). \n

Previous experience in a technical lead, principal engineer roles\n \n

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. \n

Consultancy or client-facing experience is a bonus but not essential. \n

Passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams. \n

Why join:

\n Exciting growth period with 8-10 new hires planned over the next few months. \n

Work on impactful projects in a supportive, collaborative environment. \n

Flexible hybrid working and excellent career progression opportunities. \n

If you’re a technical leader who still enjoys rolling up your sleeves and building great software, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential chat. Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings