9 of 9 Principal Software Engineer Jobs in the South East

Principal Software Engineer (Java/Python) London (Office Based) £100,000 - £115,000 + Progression + Training An excellent opportunity awaits an experienced software engineer with strong Java and Python skills for a hands-on technical leadership position within an innovative ML-driven SaaS firm, in a role offering technical growth, variety and strong development … technical guidance and mentorship to more junior members of the development team. This role is office-based, five days per week, in Central London.The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer with strong Java and Python expertise, looking for a hands-on leadership position. Someone with strong architecture and AWS DevOps skills, along with solid hands-on experience in data … design, and third-party service integration*Mentor and guide the development team while working closely with management*Fully office-based role in Central London The Person: *Experienced hands-on software engineer with strong Java and Python skills*Strong AWS cloud infrastructure and containerisation experience*Skilled in building and managing data ingestion and processing pipelines*Living within a commutable More ❯

Principal Software Engineer - Lead the Future of UK GovTech Up to £95,000 + Elite Benefits Remote First (Just 1 Day Onsite Every Fortnight)?? SC Clearable - British Citizens Only Ready to lead innovation that matters? Join a mission-driven tech powerhouse where your code helps protect national interests, drive digital transformation, and shape the future of government … technology. We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to architect cloud-native solutions, mentor brilliant engineers, and lead delivery across high-impact government programmes. This is your chance to combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You will need experience in Java, React.js and AWS to be successful in this More ❯

project demands - more detail below) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: 64.22ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a contract position in Southampton. This opportunity involves working on innovative software solutions for integrated sensors and protection systems, requiring both on-site … and flexible working arrangements. Key Responsibilities: Developing bare metal embedded C++ software Working with embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO Employing tools and approaches specific to embedded development Collaborating on-site in Southampton 1-4 days a week, with flexibility depending on project needs Maintaining SC clearance or the ability to obtain it for UK eyes … only projects Job Requirements: Experience with Software Engineering, Embedded C/C++, and Linux Proficiency in UML and embedded Linux Hands-on experience with bare metal embedded C++ software development Familiarity with embedded interfaces and development tools Ability to work both on-site in Southampton and remotely as required Eligibility for SC clearance to work on specific projects More ❯

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Oxford Nanoscience is currently seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer . This is a key role that combines innovation with responsibility, as you contribute to both new development projects and the ongoing evolution of our existing product range. You'll be working on highly complex, high-value scientific … systems that power breakthroughs in physics, materials science, and beyond. The Opportunity In this role, you will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle-from concept through to testing and support. You'll work closely with engineers and scientists across disciplines to deliver robust, maintainable, and high-performance software for our precision instruments. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop … and maintain software applications and device drivers for scientific instruments. Produce clean, maintainable, and well-documented code (primarily in C++, Python). Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand system requirements and translate them into software design specifications. Take ownership of software components, identifying risks and ensuring robust delivery to meet internal and customer requirements. Create and execute More ❯

Principal Software Engineer Southampton 6-month contract Paying up to 65p/h (inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance. Please only apply if suitable. Responsibilities : Creation and development of a new generation of features and capabilities … using innovative software solutions Provide software support to the Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business. Tasked with C# application development Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development Bare metal embedded C++ software development Experience required: Familiarity with Configuration Management process and tools e.g., Git Familiar with Embedded interfaces, e.g., CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO Software More ❯

Principal Software Engineer Southampton 6-month contract Paying up to £65p/h (inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance. Please only apply if suitable. Responsibilities : Creation and development of a new generation of features and capabilities … using innovative software solutions Provide software support to the Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business. Tasked with C# application development Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development Bare metal embedded C++ software development Experience required: Familiarity with Configuration Management process and tools e.g., Git Familiar with Embedded interfaces, e.g., CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO Software More ❯

We don't just build technology. We build hope. We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of advanced control systems software for our state-of-the-art radiotherapy solutions.This role involves designing and evolving a suite of applications, including service tools, factory test software, and interfaces that connect treatment … and maintenance of these applications to a modern, containerised microservices platform.As a technical leader within a Scrum team and an Agile Release Train, you will champion best practices in software engineering, ensuring quality and compliance in a safety-critical environment. Your expertise will guide architectural decisions, influence technical strategy, and mentor teams to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that make … patient care. What you'll do at Elekta: Define, design, develop and maintain applications and the control system for the Elekta Radiotherapy Treatment System (Linac). Maintaining and enhancing Software quality metrics including test coverage and code maintainability through code walkthroughs, testing at all level of the V model and attention to detail. Ensuring the code and the system More ❯

Embedded C++ Software Engineer (Senior/Principal) We are on the hunt for talented software engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business. Direct industry experience is not required, we are happy to explore all backgrounds. We want to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions and we … need you to create them. What we are looking for: Essential • Bare metal embedded C++ software development • Embedded interfaces e.g. CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO • Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development Useful to have • C# application development • Developing Windows & Linux applications • Familiarity with the Software lifecycle processes • Familiarity with Configuration Management process and tools e.g. … git • Software design e.g. SysML/UML • Test case/procedure development • Iterative development lifecycles (for example tailored Agile.) • Tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira/DevOps.) • Docker, Virtual machines and Continuous Integration (CI) tools e.g. Jenkins More ❯

Vicinity Technologies Limited, a dynamic leader in the UK's 5G and AI revolution, is seeking talented Senior/Principal Wireless Software Engineers to join our team of innovators. As a key contributor, you will play an integral role in developing cutting-edge 5G, 6G and Non-terrestrial Network (NTN) solutions which are transforming the way we connect … and communicate. Job Responsibilities Participate in design and develop 5G/6G TN/NTN and AI signal processing algorithms for communications systems, physical layer software and protocol stack software. Participate in 5G radio equipment and user terminals physical layer solution verification, end-to-end testing, network deployment and field trials. Interface with hardware, software and system engineers … growing company. Benefit from a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. About Vicinity Founded in 2023, Vicinity develops and deploys advanced base stations, NTN solutions, software-defined terminal solutions and private networks, with global trials already underway. We collaborate with silicon providers, operators, integrators and top research institutes, pushing past 5G into what is next. More ❯