We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer (also called Principal Software Craftspeople) who shares our values of pragmatism, professionalism, and transparency to join our team. You will leverage your expertise with clients and internally to shape Codurance, coaching and mentoring across the company.
Our support for clients includes working on diverse internal and client projects. These may involve working on a client project from our offices with our delivery team, contributing to greenfield projects for startups, or building mission-critical systems for large enterprises. You might also embed within a client's existing development team to improve their software practices or help organizations adopt Software Craftsmanship and Extreme Programming through coaching and mentoring.
Location: We are open to a hybrid role based in our Leeds or Manchester offices. Please note, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Requirements
What about you?
* Client Engagement: Ability to build relationships with strategic stakeholders, act as an advisor, and help align teams behind a shared vision.
* Technical Knowledge: Broad expertise across multiple technology stacks (.NET, JVM, Node.js) and cloud technologies, with skills in prototyping, research, and understanding business domains.
* Project Management: Proven experience in executing and planning technical or product strategies, managing risks.
* Communication & Leadership: Versatile in leadership and communication styles; facilitation skills are essential.
* Learning & Growth: Passionate about coaching, mentoring, and continuous learning.
Additional bonus points if you:
* Participate actively in technical communities.
* Have experience in software consultancy or organizational transformation (Agile, Lean, Digital).
* Deep understanding of software development best practices, legacy code, re-architecture, cloud tech, and software design.
Benefits
* Transparency: Salary bandings and company finances shared openly.
* Personal Learning Budget: Access to Learnerbly for personal development.
* Training: Flexible courses relevant to the company, with opportunities to present learnings.
* Life & Medical Cover: Lump sum for life cover, private medical and dental insurance.
* Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program including counseling and therapy.
* Pensions & Income Protection.
* Enhanced parental leave.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Autonomy: Take ownership of initiatives and see them through.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Our hiring is based on commitment to our values and ambition to deliver outstanding client results. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Additional Details
* Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Job Function: Engineering and IT
* Industries: IT Services and Consulting
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