Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year Requirements: Strong experience designing and delivering complex technical solutions across enterprise environments Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, well-architected solutions Experience leading technical delivery across the full lifecycle, from design through to live service Strong analytical skills, including solution evaluation and gap analysis Experience working with suppliers and third-party partners in delivery environments Awareness of emerging technologies and a proactive approach to continuous improvement Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels Hands-on experience of Java and Spring Boot Strong knowledge of modern technologies and platforms used within digital and cloud applications Desirable skills include RESTful design and working with API Gateway products Experience with Azure containers and container orchestration Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Experience with continuous integration pipelines and version control platforms Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of complex technical solutions, translating business requirements into clear deliverables Own technical direction across projects, including solution design, build, testing and release planning Assess solution options and perform gap analysis to ensure alignment between current and future state systems Collaborate with stakeholders and third-party partners, acting as a key technical contact and subject matter expert Maintain awareness of technology trends, ensuring platforms remain supported, resilient and aligned to future needs Support live service stability by coordinating defect resolution and acting as an escalation point for risks and issues Technologies: API Azure Cloud Docker Support Java Kubernetes Spring Spring Boot DevOps More: We are looking for a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across critical delivery initiatives and help shape the future of our technology platforms. This is a hybrid role, combining working from home with time in our central Leeds and Bradford offices. You will work at the forefront of engineering, influencing design, delivery and innovation across our technology landscape while partnering closely with engineering teams, stakeholders and third-party partners to deliver robust, scalable solutions aligned to business outcomes. last updated 24 week of 2026