Principal Software Engineer
Kanzlei Ganz Gärtner Lindberg Slania
Deadline for applications: 11:59pm on 31st October 2025
About the Role
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of high‑profile projects and lead the delivery of modern, scalable software. We use technology to create impactful, human‑centred solutions that make a difference to users and organisations. Great engineering happens when teams collaborate, learn, and build with purpose.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of advanced software solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, security and scalability.
* Set the technical direction for projects and influence the wider technology strategy.
* Provide line management for a group of engineers (typically up to six), supporting their career progression and ensuring they are set up for success.
* Provide technical leadership and coaching, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous learning.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate complex business problems into elegant, robust solutions.
* Champion modern engineering practices including CI/CD, test automation and infrastructure as code.
* Foster a DevOps culture that enables teams to build, deploy and run their services confidently through automation and continuous delivery.
* Drive the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies to improve how we deliver software.
* Lead technical due diligence during project scoping, bids and new opportunities.
* Represent the engineering function in strategic discussions, influencing our technology roadmap.
* Anticipate and manage project risks, helping teams navigate complex technical challenges.
Essential Qualifications
* Extensive experience in software engineering, with a focus on large‑scale, complex systems.
* Polyglot engineer comfortable working across multiple languages and frameworks (Python, Java, Kotlin, Node.js, C#, JavaScript, Express, React and Next.js).
* Passion for learning new technologies and helping others do the same.
* Proven track record of leading software architecture design and strategic technology initiatives.
* Strong expertise in cloud platforms, microservices and modern software development practices.
* Experience with direct line management and mentoring junior to senior engineers.
* Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience working in a consultancy environment, managing client relationships at a senior level.
* Experience delivering government or public sector projects.
* Eligible for (or holding) SC security clearance.
* Knowledge of AI, machine learning, or other emerging technologies relevant to software engineering.
* Experience promoting knowledge sharing, e.g. through mentoring, blogs, talks or internal communities.
About the Company
We’re a purpose‑driven organisation supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human‑centred design, data, experience and technology, we’re creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever‑evolving world.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday + bank holidays
* 2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about
* Maternity/paternity – 6 months maternity leave, 3 months paternity leave
* Life assurance
* Employer pension contribution of 5%
* Health cash plan
* Personal learning and development budget
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan
* Green incentive programmes including electric vehicle leasing and the cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Financial advice
* Health assessments
We are an inclusive employer and care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview.
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