Principal Software Engineer

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Principal Software Engineer - Shape the Future of UK GovTech
Up to £95,000 + Premium Benefits Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every 2 Weeks SC Clearable | British Citizens Only
Lead Innovation. Drive Transformation. Make an Impact.
Ready to take the reins on projects that power national security and digital transformation? This is your chance to lead at the intersection of technology and purpose.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll architect cloud-native platforms, mentor elite engineering teams, and influence technical strategy across mission-critical government programmes. Your work won't just be code-it will shape the future of UK GovTech.
Your Role in Action
✔ Architect secure, scalable, resilient systems using modern cloud-native patterns ✔ Drive technical strategy, Agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement ✔ Mentor engineers and champion technical excellence ✔ Innovate across full-stack solutions with real-world impact
Your Tech Arsenal
Frontend: React.js (Hooks, Context API), TypeScript, Redux, Cypress, Jest Backend: Java 11+, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices, PostgreSQL, Kafka Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, MSK, Opensearch), CI/CD (Jenkins), Monitoring (CloudWatch, Kibana)
Why You'll Love It Here
✅ Remote-First Culture - Work from anywhere in the UK ✅ Flexible Hours - Shape your schedule with TOIL options ✅ Career Growth - 5 paid training days + dedicated career coaching ✅ Cutting-Edge Tech - Cloud, DevOps, full-stack innovation ✅ Elite Package - Up to £95K + premium benefits
Security Clearance Requirement
Applicants must be British Citizens and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years to qualify for SC Clearance.
Ready to lead tech that matters? Apply now and be the driving force behind UK GovTech innovation.
To find out more about Computer Futures please visit
Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
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Location:
London
Salary:
£60,000 - £95,000 /annum Benefits + Bonus
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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