Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer - Lead Innovation in UK GovTech ??
Up to £95,000 + Elite Benefits ??
Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every Fortnight ??
SC Clearable | British Citizens Only ??
Lead the Tech Behind National Transformation Are you ready to architect the future of UK government technology? Join a mission-led engineering powerhouse where your leadership drives digital transformation, strengthens national security, and delivers real-world impact. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll shape cloud-native platforms, mentor high-performing teams, and steer delivery across critical government programmes. This is your opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence-while working in a flexible, remote-first culture that values innovation, autonomy, and purpose. ??
What You'll Be Driving Architecting scalable, secure, and resilient systems using modern cloud-native patterns Leading technical strategy, Agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence Driving innovation across full-stack solutions with real-world impact ???
Your Engineering Toolkit Frontend: React.js (Hooks, Context API, Lifecycle) TypeScript & ES6+ Redux, Cypress, Jest Backend: Java 11+, Spring Boot RESTful APIs, Microservices PostgreSQL, Kafka Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, MSK, Opensearch) CI/CD with Jenkins Monitoring: CloudWatch, Kibana ??
Why You'll Love It Here Remote-First Culture:
Work from anywhere in the UK, with minimal onsite time Flexible Hours:
Shape your week your way, with TOIL options Growth-Focused:
5 paid training days per year + career coaching Tech-Forward Environment:
Work with cutting-edge tools across cloud, DevOps, and full-stack Supportive Team:
Join a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture Rewarding Package:
Up to £95K + elite benefits ??
Security Clearance Requirement Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be
British Citizens
and have lived in the
UK continuously for the past 5 years
to be eligible for
SC Clearance . Ready to lead tech that matters? Apply now and help shape the future of UK GovTech. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT