Principal Technologist
Principal Technologist - Contract
We are seeking a hands-on Principal Technologist to support a major UK Government programme, focused on legacy IT remediation and modernisation.
This is a senior technical role where you'll be actively designing, prototyping, and delivering solutions-not just defining strategy. You'll work closely with engineering teams to rapidly test ideas, refine approaches, and implement practical improvements across complex systems.
Key Experience Required- Strong hands-on engineering / development background
- Proven experience building and prototyping technical solutions
- Experience working across large-scale or enterprise systems
- Ability to work at pace, iterate quickly, and lead technical delivery
- Comfortable assessing multiple approaches and driving the best outcome
- Rate: £800 per day (Inside IR35)
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: London, Bristol, or Manchester (Hybrid)
- Clearance: BPSS minimum (SC preferred)
If you're a technically strong problem-solver who enjoys fixing real issues in complex environments, please get in touch for more details.