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Strategic Partnership Executive at Stott & May | Cultivating Top Tech Talent | Fuelling Technology Innovation Across UK
Principal Software Engineer
2 days/week in Winchester or London office)
£83,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus + 6% pension contribution + Private medical insurance
We're looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer to play a strategic role in guiding our engineering standards, architecture, and technical leadership.
This is a high-impact opportunity within a nationally recognised technology organisation that powers essential infrastructure across media and utilities in the UK.
What You’ll Do
* Lead development across complex systems and cross-functional teams
* Act as a key decision-maker and deputy to the Head of Software Engineering
* Define and promote best practices across the software development lifecycle
* Guide architectural choices to ensure scalable, sustainable solutions
* Champion modern tools, frameworks, and engineering practices
* Mentor and coach a cohort of ~10 engineers
* Contribute directly to hands-on coding when needed
* Review code and ensure high-quality standards across projects
* Stay current with industry trends and bring fresh insights into our platform
About You
* Extensive experience in senior software roles with influence over architecture and technical direction
* Strong grasp of modern programming languages and frameworks
* Proven leadership in engineering teams and mentoring individuals
* Excellent communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
* A passion for quality, performance, and continuous improvement
Who we’re looking for
* Proficiency in Python
* Familiarity with cloud-native development (preferably AWS)
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
* Experience with frameworks like React, Next.js, or similar
* Understanding of accessibility and testing best practices
* Strong hands-on experience with AWS (certification a plus)
* Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (preferably Terraform)
* Solid grasp of CI/CD, observability, and modern cloud architectures
What’s on Offer
* Up to £83,000 base salary
* 10% annual bonus
* Private medical insurance
* 25 days annual leave
* Flexible benefits: wellness programs, dental/travel insurance, Gymflex, and more
* Hybrid working culture that supports work-life balance
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Technology, Information and Media and Telecommunications
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