Principal Architect
Tech Stack: NodeJS, Go, Python, React, TypeScript
Salary up to £130k + Benefits
(Remote UK)
We’re looking for a Principal Architect to guide and evolve the technical direction of a fast-scaling, product-led technology company that’s transforming how engineering organisations deliver software.
This role sits at the heart of our engineering organisation, driving architectural strategy, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring every system is secure, scalable, and sustainable.
What You’ll Do
* Define and drive the architectural vision across multiple engineering teams
* Guide system design for complex, cloud-native, containerised environments (Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, Flux)
* Own the evolution of our data model and processing platforms
* Embed best practices in observability, security, and testing across the organisation
* Anticipate dependencies and unblock teams before issues arise
* Partner with product and business leaders to align technology with strategic goals
* Mentor engineers and technical leads, amplifying their impact
* Lead incident reviews, architectural forums, and cross-team technical discussions
* Maintain clarity through great documentation and transparent communication
You bring:
* 8+ years designing and delivering production systems at scale
* Expertise in modern backend architectures (Node.js, Python, Go) and fluency with frontend ecosystems (React, TypeScript)
* Deep experience with cloud-native infrastructure (Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Flux)
* Strong grasp of security, observability, and operational excellence
* Proven ability to influence and guide without formal authority
* Track record of mentoring and developing high-performing engineering teams
Why You’ll Love It Here
* Join a mission-driven team building a next-generation software intelligence platform used by world-leading organisations
* Work remotely across the UK & Europe, with regular in-person meetups for collaboration and connection
* Enjoy generous wellbeing benefits, flexible holidays, health & dental care, and a monthly wellness stipend