Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer Hours: 40h p/w
Location: Hybrid or Remote 
Salary:60k-70k

 

Build the platforms that power better travel money

At eurochange, we’re transforming foreign exchange — making it better, simpler and more convenient for millions of customers. Technology is at the heart of that journey, and we’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the platforms that drive our digital future.

This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll influence architecture, guide engineering standards, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that scale with our ambitions.

What you’ll be doing

As our Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be a technical authority across our digital platforms, combining architectural vision with practical delivery. You’ll:

  • Lead end-to-end full-stack delivery, from backend services and APIs to customer-facing and internal applications
  • Shape and evolve platform and system architecture, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and future-ready
  • Translate business strategy into robust technical designs, balancing innovation with resilience
  • Set the standard for clean code, engineering best practice and quality across teams
  • Drive modernisation initiatives, reducing technical debt and improving performance
  • Champion DevOps, CI/CD and automation, enabling faster, safer releases
  • Embed security, compliance and GDPR-by-design into everything we build
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Architecture and senior stakeholders
  • Mentor and influence engineers at all levels, raising the bar for technical excellence

About you

You’re a strategic, hands-on technical leader who enjoys solving complex problems and influencing direction. You’re trusted for your judgement, calm under pressure, and passionate about building systems that last.

You’ll bring:

  • Expert-level experience with C#, .NET and object-oriented design
  • Strong front-end knowledge using JavaScript/TypeScript and React
  • Deep experience designing and governing enterprise APIs (REST & SOAP), ideally on Azure
  • Proven leadership in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments
  • Advanced SQL Server and data modelling expertise
  • Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems
  • Experience with CMS platforms (e.g. Umbraco) and third-party integrations
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence without line management
  Our Perks Are Out of This World!
  • Colleague Rate on Travel Money
  • 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • High Street Discounts
  • Free 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your family
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Wellbeing & Financial Support through Retail Trust
  • Employee Assistance Programme – because you matter!
  • Wagestream – access your earned wages when you need it
  • Recognition Awards for outstanding service
  • Additional holiday entitlement after 1 year
  • Life Assurance
  • …and much more!
Our Vision

To be the UK’s go-to travel money provider, adding value to every customer’s journey!

Our Purpose

Foreign exchange… but better, simpler & more convenient, we’re the trusted inspirational experts.

Our Values

We Strive, We Trust, We’re Aspirational, We’re Responsible, We’re Sincere

Job Details

Company
Eurochange
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60000 - £70000/annum
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