Principal Software Engineer Jobs in the North of England

24 of 24 Principal Software Engineer Jobs in the North of England

Principal Software Development Engineer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
AJ Bell
AJ Bell Manchester, England, United Kingdom Principal Software Development Engineer AJ Bell Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from AJ Bell In House Tech Recruitment Lead @ AJ Bell | Executive Search, Talent Management & Acquisition | Talks … all things Recruitment! Job Description We are a technology-driven company building high-performing, scalable, and resilient software solutions. Our teams work with a modern tech stack including .NET, MongoDB, AWS, Jenkins, SQL Server, and streaming technologies. We’re looking for a hands-on Principal Engineer who can code, design scalable systems, manage Staff Engineers, and drive … technical excellence across multiple teams. This role is perfect for a technical leader who still enjoys writing code while shaping architecture and mentoring engineers. About The Role As a Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in: Architecting scalable, high-performance systems Coding and reviewing mission-critical features (at-least 60% hands-on) Managing and mentoring Staff More ❯
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Principal Software Development Engineer, Unstructured Data

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Autodesk
Job Requisition ID # 25WD89838 Position Overview As a Principal Software Engineer at Autodesk Research, you will work on new ML-powered product features that help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. You are a software engineer who is passionate about solving problems and building things. You will collaborate with a talented … to build and deploy scalable data pipelines to aggregate, prepare, and process data for use with machine learning. Your skills span across data processing and distributed systems with a software engineering base. You are excited to collaborate with ML engineers to build generative AI features in Autodesk products, and comfortable working at the intersection of research and product. You … and relevant technologies/systems/methadologies Minimum Qualifications · BSc or MSc in Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience · 8+ years of experience with one or more programming languages, software version control, testing, and deployment pipelines · You have experience in data modelling, architecture, and processing skills with varied unstructured data representations · Processing unstructured data, such as 3D geometric data More ❯
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Principal Software Development Engineer, Unstructured Data

Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Autodesk
Job Requisition ID # 25WD89838 Position Overview As a Principal Software Engineer at Autodesk Research, you will work on new ML-powered product features that help our customers imagine, design, and make a better world. You are a software engineer who is passionate about solving problems and building things. You will collaborate with a talented … to build and deploy scalable data pipelines to aggregate, prepare, and process data for use with machine learning. Your skills span across data processing and distributed systems with a software engineering base. You are excited to collaborate with ML engineers to build generative AI features in Autodesk products, and comfortable working at the intersection of research and product. You … and relevant technologies/systems/methadologies Minimum Qualifications · BSc or MSc in Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience · 8+ years of experience with one or more programming languages, software version control, testing, and deployment pipelines · You have experience in data modelling, architecture, and processing skills with varied unstructured data representations · Processing unstructured data, such as 3D geometric data More ❯
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Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

Leeds, England, United Kingdom
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Healthcare
and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com About The Role As a consulting software engineer, you will be essential in delivering stable and quality products. You will work collaboratively to support industry-leading solutions to combat fraud. We seek individuals who are … Collaborate with other technical personnel to finalize requirements Write and review detailed specifications for system components Complete complex bug fixes Design and work with complex data models Mentor lead software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques Requirements Expertise in software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) Proficiency in development languages, including Java and Spring Boot Experience with cloud … function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LexisNexis Risk Solutions Healthcare by 2x Get notified about new Principal Software Engineer jobs in Leeds, England, United Kingdom . Rochester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Crowborough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Leeds, England, United Kingdom More ❯
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Principal Java Software Engineer

Wakefield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Direct Staffing Inc
bean scopes and when to use them. Able to identify and fix defective, poor performing or non-scalable code. Knows how to develop and debug AOP injected code. Understands software security practices including user authentication and authorization, data validation and an understanding of common DOS and SQL injection techniques. Is familiar with profiling, code coverage, logging, common IDE's More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Software Engineer

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Accenture UK & Ireland
doing so. The nature of our work varies from client to client so there will be lots of opportunities to experience new domains and new stacks. The role of Principal Consultant often involves leading client accounts holistically—people, delivery, quality, and commercials. As well as ensuring we’re delivering great engineering, you’ll also keep the big picture in More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer

Bury, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Adria Solutions Ltd
Principal Software Engineer My client is undergoing an exciting digital transformation, re-platforming its technology stack. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of their digital platforms. You will lead the design, execution, and integration of cutting-edge solutions across eCommerce, Order Management, and Business … solutions in line with the company's digital strategy Ensure security, governance, and quality standards across development processes Oversee engineering execution, measuring productivity through KPIs Maintain high standards in software architecture, testing, and performance optimisation Collaborate with stakeholders, including Architects, Product Owners, and DevOps teams Support, mentor, and coach engineering teams Provide hands-on coding support when required, ensuring … best practices and modern development techniques What We're Looking For: Proven experience in software architecture, design, and development execution Technical leadership in engineering teams, driving innovation and best practices Expertise in at least one domain: eCommerce, Order Management, BI, Mobile Apps, or Fulfilment Strong technical skills in: AWS/cloud computing (API development, Serverless, NoSQL, containers) JavaScript, React.js More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Software Engineer

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Adria Solutions
Principal Software Engineer My client is undergoing an exciting digital transformation, re-platforming its technology stack. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to play a key role in shaping the future of their digital platforms. You will lead the design, execution, and integration of cutting-edge solutions across eCommerce, Order Management, and Business … technology solutions in line with the companys digital strategy Ensure security, governance, and quality standards across development processes Oversee engineering execution, measuring productivity through KPIs Maintain high standards in software architecture, testing, and performance optimisation Collaborate with stakeholders, including Architects, Product Owners, and DevOps teams Support, mentor, and coach engineering teams Provide hands-on coding support when required, ensuring … best practices and modern development techniques What Were Looking For: Proven experience in software architecture, design, and development execution Technical leadership in engineering teams, driving innovation and best practices Expertise in at least one domain: eCommerce, Order Management, BI, Mobile Apps, or Fulfilment Strong technical skills in: AWS/cloud computing (API development, Serverless, NoSQL, containers) JavaScript, React.js, Node.js More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000
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Principal Software Development Engineer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
AJ Bell
Social network you want to login/join with: Principal Software Development Engineer, Manchester col-narrow-left Client: AJ Bell Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 3f5a0a625f29 Job Views: 7 Posted: 25.06.2025 Expiry Date: 09.08.2025 col-wide Job Description: Job Description We are a technology-driven … company building high-performing, scalable, and resilient software solutions. Our teams work with a modern tech stack including .NET, MongoDB, AWS, Jenkins, SQL Server, and streaming technologies. We’re looking for a hands-on Principal Engineer who can code, design scalable systems, manage Staff Engineers, and drive technical excellence across multiple teams. This role is perfect for … a technical leader who still enjoys writing code while shaping architecture and mentoring engineers. About the role As a Principal Engineer, you will play a critical role in: Architecting scalable, high-performance systems Coding and reviewing mission-critical features (at-least 60% hands-on) Managing and mentoring Staff Engineers & Senior Developers Driving best practices in software development More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer - TS, React, Node, AWS

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Oliver Bernard
Principal Software Engineer - TS, React, Node, AWS - £105k 2 days p/month in the Manchester area Would you like the opportunity to work for a leading retailer in the automotive sector who are currently looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their growing tech team. The company is committed to providing a … and internal teams. Driven by innovation and a passion for the industry, the company continually evolves its digital infrastructure to remain at the forefront of the market. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be working across their stack using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and cloud-native technologies. This role is hands-on! Core requirements: Commercial … Strong expertise in designing and maintaining scalable, high-performance web applications Deep understanding of Unit Testing frameworks and a commitment to writing clean, testable code If you’re a Principal Software Engineer (React, Node.js, AWS) who enjoys the idea of working in the automotive sector, please apply. More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer - AI Start-Up - £85k - Remote - Python/ Azure

Leigh, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Principal Engineer | AI & Cloud | £85k | Remote (UK) We’re working with a high-growth tech company delivering cutting-edge AI products—and they’re looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the charge in scaling their platforms, defining cloud and AI architecture, and mentoring a talented engineering team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll … set the technical direction across their full product suite, influence strategic decisions, and stay close to the code. It’s perfect for someone ready to grow beyond a senior engineer/architect role into broader impact and ownership. 🔧 Tech Stack: Cloud: Azure (deep experience required), plus AWS and GCP Languages: Python Infra: Terraform, CI/CD, DevOps AI/ More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer - AI Start-Up - £85k - Remote - Python/ Azure

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Principal Engineer | AI & Cloud | £85k | Remote (UK) We’re working with a high-growth tech company delivering cutting-edge AI products—and they’re looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the charge in scaling their platforms, defining cloud and AI architecture, and mentoring a talented engineering team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll … set the technical direction across their full product suite, influence strategic decisions, and stay close to the code. It’s perfect for someone ready to grow beyond a senior engineer/architect role into broader impact and ownership. 🔧 Tech Stack: Cloud: Azure (deep experience required), plus AWS and GCP Languages: Python Infra: Terraform, CI/CD, DevOps AI/ More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer - AI Start-Up - £85k - Remote - Python/ Azure

Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Principal Engineer | AI & Cloud | £85k | Remote (UK) We’re working with a high-growth tech company delivering cutting-edge AI products—and they’re looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the charge in scaling their platforms, defining cloud and AI architecture, and mentoring a talented engineering team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll … set the technical direction across their full product suite, influence strategic decisions, and stay close to the code. It’s perfect for someone ready to grow beyond a senior engineer/architect role into broader impact and ownership. 🔧 Tech Stack: Cloud: Azure (deep experience required), plus AWS and GCP Languages: Python Infra: Terraform, CI/CD, DevOps AI/ More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer - AI Start-Up - £85k - Remote - Python/ Azure

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Principal Engineer | AI & Cloud | £85k | Remote (UK) We’re working with a high-growth tech company delivering cutting-edge AI products—and they’re looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the charge in scaling their platforms, defining cloud and AI architecture, and mentoring a talented engineering team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll … set the technical direction across their full product suite, influence strategic decisions, and stay close to the code. It’s perfect for someone ready to grow beyond a senior engineer/architect role into broader impact and ownership. 🔧 Tech Stack: Cloud: Azure (deep experience required), plus AWS and GCP Languages: Python Infra: Terraform, CI/CD, DevOps AI/ More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer - AI Start-Up - £85k - Remote - Python/ Azure

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Principal Engineer | AI & Cloud | £85k | Remote (UK) We’re working with a high-growth tech company delivering cutting-edge AI products—and they’re looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the charge in scaling their platforms, defining cloud and AI architecture, and mentoring a talented engineering team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll … set the technical direction across their full product suite, influence strategic decisions, and stay close to the code. It’s perfect for someone ready to grow beyond a senior engineer/architect role into broader impact and ownership. 🔧 Tech Stack: Cloud: Azure (deep experience required), plus AWS and GCP Languages: Python Infra: Terraform, CI/CD, DevOps AI/ More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer - AI Start-Up - £85k - Remote - Python/ Azure

Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions
Principal Engineer | AI & Cloud | £85k | Remote (UK) We’re working with a high-growth tech company delivering cutting-edge AI products—and they’re looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the charge in scaling their platforms, defining cloud and AI architecture, and mentoring a talented engineering team. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll … set the technical direction across their full product suite, influence strategic decisions, and stay close to the code. It’s perfect for someone ready to grow beyond a senior engineer/architect role into broader impact and ownership. 🔧 Tech Stack: Cloud: Azure (deep experience required), plus AWS and GCP Languages: Python Infra: Terraform, CI/CD, DevOps AI/ More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer - C# .NET AWS

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
We Are Dcoded Limited
something much more ambitious: a smart, intuitive app that removes the stress from travel and enhances every step of the journey. To support this mission, theyre looking for a Principal Software Engineer who can lead from the front, shape architectural decisions, and mentor across teams. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role where your technical vision … React Native (a bonus) Theyre looking for someone who brings deep technical insight, but also pragmatism someone who builds for impact, not complexity. What youll bring: Experience operating at Principal or Staff Engineer level within modern product-led teams Expertise in scalable systems design and cloud architecture (ideally AWS) A track record of shaping engineering direction across teams More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Principal Java Software Engineer

Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Boost Talent ltd
Principal/Senior Java Developer – Full Stack | Leeds (Hybrid) | £70,000 We're working with one of Yorkshire’s most exciting and innovative tech companies – a fast-growing SaaS business that's making waves globally with its cutting-edge BI and AI platform. As their exclusive recruitment partner, we’re now looking for a Full Stack Java Developer to More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
ECOM
Principal Software Engineer – Manchester – eCommerce - 90k+10% Bonus Great opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to join a Manchester based eCommerce giant as they work on a large-scale digital re-platform across the estate to MACH and Event-Driven Architecture. Key Technical Skills JavaScript/Typescript React, Next.js, GraphQL Node AWS, Lambdas, Serverless Event More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer (£90k + 10% bonus)

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
ECOM
Great opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to work for a retail company near Manchester at the beginning of a digital transformation. You’d report to the Head of Engineering and would work as part of a team of Principal Software Engineers responsible for collaborating with Architects and Product Owners to lead the re-architecture More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer (£90k + 10% bonus)

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
InterQuest Group (UK) Limited
Great opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to work for a retail company near Manchester at the beginning of a digital transformation. You'd report to the Head of Engineering and would work as part of a team of Principal Software Engineers responsible for collaborating with Architects and Product Owners to lead the re-architecture More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000
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Principal Software Engineer / Tech Lead

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Parallax Agency Ltd
Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead Department: Software Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Leeds - Hybrid Reporting To: Tech Director Description We're hiring a Principal Tech Lead to help shape the future of our most ambitious client projects. This is a senior, hands-on role that blends deep technical expertise with strategic consultancy. You … strategic level, you will influence project roadmaps, craft Statements of Work and contribute directly to winning new engagements. Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture: Define and develop the long-term software architecture strategy; establish and maintain best-practice design patterns, coding standards and technical guidelines across multiple projects. Client Engagement & Business Development: Collaborate with commercial teams to identify strategic opportunities … Assurance & Best Practice: Champion test-driven development, continuous integration, automated testing frameworks and peer review processes to uphold code quality. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor and inspire a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and technical excellence. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX designers, product managers and QA specialists to deliver quality outcomes Thought More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Consulting/Principal Software Engineer

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Consulting/Principal Software Engineer page is loaded Consulting/Principal Software Engineer Apply locations Leeds Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago Job requisition id: R93853 About the Business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer solutions focused … Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation, and Customer Data Management. Learn more at . About the Role: As a consulting software engineer, you will be crucial in delivering stable, high-quality products. You will support industry-leading solutions to combat fraud as part of a collaborative team. We seek More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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UK-Principal Software Engineer-YP

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Anaplan
confidently navigate complexities and execute effective sales planning strategies. We value diversity, inclusivity, and global collaboration, celebrating the unique perspectives each team member brings. We're seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our international team based in Manchester. You'll focus on enhancing our cutting-edge AI-driven Sales Planning product, leveraging classical ML techniques. … closely with international teams to integrate diverse requirements and ensure product excellence. Mentor team members, foster best practices, and champion a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. Design software architecture, perform thorough code reviews, and ensure high coding standards. Foster innovative thinking and consistently strive to create robust and scalable systems. Your Skills Substantial expertise in AI product … and maintain high-performance APIs and backend services. Hands-on experience with Redis and related data infrastructure. Strong ability to work collaboratively in multi-national, cross-functional teams. Excellent software architecture and code reviewing skills. Hands-on Python coding skills. Experience working with MSFT Copilot and GitHub. Comfortable handling new technologies and stepping out of comfort zones If you More ❯
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Principal Software Engineer
the North of England
10th Percentile
£68,500
25th Percentile
£72,500
Median
£75,000
75th Percentile
£81,250
90th Percentile
£86,000