Principal Software Engineer (Software Lead)
Location: United Kingdom – Remote
Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK
Touchstone Advisory, a leading UK independent valuation advisory firm, is seeking an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to lead the evolution of our proprietary valuation platform—from a proven proof of concept to a robust, market-ready product.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a core product within a successful, fast-growing advisory business that prises innovation, autonomy, and impact. As the technical leader of our software function, you will shape the product, the engineering culture, and the long-term tech strategy.
About the role:
You will be both the hands-on technical lead and the architect of our future technology direction, guiding our software team while setting the foundations for a scalable product and engineering organisation. Working closely with our valuation specialists and product team, you will design solutions that fundamentally transform how valuation advisory services are delivered.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct & Delivery Leadership• Own the end-to-end delivery of our proprietary valuation software into the market.
• Translate business objectives into a clear technical roadmap, prioritising features and technical debt.
• Establish processes for release management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the platform is secure, reliable, and scalable as adoption grows.
• Define the technical vision, architecture, and engineering standards for the product.
• Lead hands-on development while ensuring excellence in code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Conduct code reviews and introduce best-practice engineering methodologies.
• Evaluate and introduce technologies, tools, and frameworks that support rapid and sustainable growth.
Team Leadership & Culture• Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and collaboration.
• Build strong relationships across product, data, and valuation teams to ensure aligned development.
• Champion a healthy engineering culture centred around trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement• Work closely with senior leadership to provide clear technical insight and regular progress updates.
• Collaborate with product teams and end-users to design features that streamline complex valuation workflows.
• Communicate technical plans in a way that is accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
Requirements• Proven track record of delivering commercial, market-ready software products.
• Experience leading a software team and guiding architectural direction.
• Deep experience developing modern web applications, ideally having launched a product to market.
• Expertise in React, Redux, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
• Excellent grasp of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• BSc or MSc in a STEM field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Right to work in the UK.
Preferred Qualifications• Experience building applications that handle sensitive or regulated data (e.g., compliance, ISOs, data protection, legal frameworks).
• Experience defining DevOps processes (CI/CD pipelines, IaC, observability) is a strong plus.
• Exposure to product management or technical leadership in a startup or scale-up environment.
What We Offer• Flexible remote working
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Regular team meet-ups and socials
• Professional development and training support
• Opportunity to shape the engineering function and grow into a CTO-level role
At Touchstone Advisory, we're redefining the valuation advisory space through innovation, efficiency, and a culture of excellence. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds.
If you're excited by the opportunity to build a high-impact product and lead a team at the forefront of change, we'd love to hear from you.
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