Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Principal Software Engineer Strong skills in TypeScript, Node, React Experience with AWS, Lambdas, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform Knowledge of observability and CI/CD practices Ability to collaborate effectively with Architects and Product Owners Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Responsibilities: Lead the re-architecture of existing platforms to a cloud-native, event-driven, microservices architecture Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define technology vision and strategy Oversee workload and ensure quality governance of technical squads Provide technical leadership without direct line management responsibilities Technologies: AWS CI/CD Cloud Docker Kubernetes React Terraform TypeScript microservices NodeJS DevOps More: We are a retail company based near Manchester undergoing an exciting digital transformation. This Principal Software Engineer role offers a competitive salary of up to £90k, along with benefits such as a 10% annual bonus, pension, private healthcare, and flexible working options. You will work as part of a dynamic team, contributing to our innovative projects and helping us enhance our technology capabilities. last updated 17 week of 2026