Principal Software Engineer

?? Principal Software Engineer

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- 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.

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Company
Computer Futures
Location
Bristol, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
Company
Computer Futures
Location
Bristol, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted