Principal Software Engineer - Lead Innovation in Government Tech Up to £95,000 Exceptional Benefits Remote First (1 Day/Fortnight Onsite) SC Clearable - British Citizens Only Are you ready to shape the future of government technology? Join a cutting-edge software engineering business as a Principal Software Engineer, where you'll lead a talented team tackling complex challenges across high-impact government projects. This is more than just a senior technical role - it's your chance to architect cloud-native solutions, mentor top-tier engineers, and drive innovation in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Tech Stack Highlights Frontend (React TypeScript) Advanced React.js (hooks, context API, lifecycle) TypeScript & ES6 mastery Redux & Cypress/Jest for robust state and testing Backend (Java) Java 11, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs Microservices architecture PostgreSQL & Kafka integration Cloud & DevOps (AWS) AWS: MSK, EKS, Opensearch CI/CD with Jenkins Monitoring: CloudWatch, Kibana Architecture & Leadership Design scalable, secure cloud-native systems Lead architecture decisions and documentation Mentor engineers, manage stakeholders, and drive Agile delivery Why You'll Love It Here 4-Day Work Week: Work Monday-Thursday, enjoy Fridays off with TOIL Remote First: Work from anywhere, with just one day onsite every fortnight Career Coaching: Regular 1:1s to support your growth Training Days: 5 paid days annually for learning & development Tech Exposure: Work with Java, AWS, DevOps, and more Supportive Culture: Join a close-knit, collaborative team Competitive Salary: Up to £95,000 benefits that reward your expertise Eligibility Due to project sensitivity, applicants must be British Citizens and have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years to be SC Clearable. Ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales