Principal Software Engineer – AI & Innovation Recruiting a Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record of delivering innovative, AI driven solutions and the curiosity to explore beyond traditional technology boundaries. Within the newly createdAI & Innovation team, you will shape the future of the organisation's products through cutting-edge technology, experimentation and creative thinking. A truly exciting opportunity to influence and create something new. Key Responsibilities Build innovative MVPs to validate ideas and accelerate learning Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software systems Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and Engineering teams Evaluate, experiment and recommend new technologies, frameworks and tools Mentor and coach engineers to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement Oversee code reviews and ensure delivery of high-quality maintainable software Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges Contribute to strategic planning and align technology decisions with business goals Essential Skills Significant experience in a senior software engineering position Proven experience delivering innovative AI solutions Practical knowledge of AI, including building and training LLMs Strong understanding of Microservices and modern web architectures Deep expertise in programming languages and frameworks such as Java and Spring Boot Extensive experience designing large-scale systems Strong knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and services Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset Experience mentoring and guiding technical teams to deliver Desirable Experience DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Secure-by-design development and security best practices Contributions to open-source projects