?? Principal Software Engineer - Lead Innovation in UK GovTech ?? Up to £95,000 Elite Benefits ?? Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every Fortnight ?? SC Clearable | British Citizens Only ?? Lead the Tech Behind National Transformation Are you ready to architect the future of UK government technology? Join a mission-led engineering powerhouse where your leadership drives digital transformation, strengthens national security, and delivers real-world impact. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll shape cloud-native platforms, mentor high-performing teams, and steer delivery across critical government programmes. This is your opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence-while working in a flexible, remote-first culture that values innovation, autonomy, and purpose. ?? What You'll Be Driving Architecting scalable, secure, and resilient systems using modern cloud-native patterns Leading technical strategy, Agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence Driving innovation across full-stack solutions with real-world impact ??? Your Engineering Toolkit Frontend: React.js (Hooks, Context API, Lifecycle) TypeScript & ES6 Redux, Cypress, Jest Backend: Java 11, Spring Boot RESTful APIs, Microservices PostgreSQL, Kafka Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, MSK, Opensearch) CI/CD with Jenkins Monitoring: CloudWatch, Kibana ?? Why You'll Love It Here Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the UK, with minimal onsite time Flexible Hours: Shape your week your way, with TOIL options Growth-Focused: 5 paid training days per year career coaching Tech-Forward Environment: Work with cutting-edge tools across cloud, DevOps, and full-stack Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture Rewarding Package: Up to £95K elite benefits ?? Security Clearance Requirement Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens and have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years to be eligible for SC Clearance. Ready to lead tech that matters? Apply now and help shape the future of UK GovTech. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit