1 to 25 of 114 Permanent Principal Engineer Jobs in the South East

Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, TypeScript, Microservices OB have exclusively partnered with an AI Consulting firm who work with enterprise scale clients to transform them into AI & Data transformed businesses. Knowing how AI can transform enterprise scale companies, they are looking to bring in a number of highly skilled Principal Level Engineers to their team, to work … many more. The roles will be heavily weighted toward the Backend (80/20), but you will be expected to work across the Frontend and with Cloud-native Architectures. Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, TypeScript, Microservices Principal Engineer: 8+ years of commercial experience Experience guiding multiple teams and helping set technical direction My have strong demonstrated … working A Consulting background will be highly advantageous Pays £120k-£135k - + discretionary bonus + excellent benefits package Hybrid working with 3-days a week required in London offices Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, TypeScript, Microservices More ❯

Principal Engineer London Hybrid £100,000-£170,000 + bonus + benefits We’re working with a rapidly growing tech for good company that is transforming how data, automation, and smart integrations shape the future of digital infrastructure. Their platform optimises real-time operations, connecting users with seamless, intelligent technology solutions. We are looking for Principal Engineer … their high performance systems. This is an opportunity to work with modern backend architecture, collaborating with top-tier engineers in a fast-moving, product-focused environment. Responsibilities as a Principal Engineer: Contribute to the businesses technology strategy and architecture Contribute to the backend Kotlin infrastructure Ship resilient and well tested production code Collaborate with different teams to deliver … and bonus Hybrid office/remote-working practices Private Health Insurance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme with death in service benefit of 4x salary This is a career defining Principal Engineer position with the potential to have a massive impact on the technology strategy of a business that is directly shaping the future of intelligent digital infrastructure. **Unfortunately More ❯

Principal Engineer London Hybrid £100,000-£170,000 + bonus + benefits We’re working with a rapidly growing tech for good company that is transforming how data, automation, and smart integrations shape the future of digital infrastructure. Their platform optimises real-time operations, connecting users with seamless, intelligent technology solutions. We are looking for Principal Engineer … their high performance systems. This is an opportunity to work with modern backend architecture, collaborating with top-tier engineers in a fast-moving, product-focused environment. Responsibilities as a Principal Engineer: Contribute to the businesses technology strategy and architecture Contribute to the backend Kotlin infrastructure Ship resilient and well tested production code Collaborate with different teams to deliver … and bonus Hybrid office/remote-working practices Private Health Insurance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme with death in service benefit of 4x salary This is a career defining Principal Engineer position with the potential to have a massive impact on the technology strategy of a business that is directly shaping the future of intelligent digital infrastructure. **Unfortunately More ❯

Principal Engineer London Hybrid £100,000-£170,000 + bonus + benefits We’re working with a rapidly growing tech for good company that is transforming how data, automation, and smart integrations shape the future of digital infrastructure. Their platform optimises real-time operations, connecting users with seamless, intelligent technology solutions. We are looking for Principal Engineer … their high performance systems. This is an opportunity to work with modern backend architecture, collaborating with top-tier engineers in a fast-moving, product-focused environment. Responsibilities as a Principal Engineer: Contribute to the businesses technology strategy and architecture Contribute to the backend Kotlin infrastructure Ship resilient and well tested production code Collaborate with different teams to deliver … and bonus Hybrid office/remote-working practices Private Health Insurance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme with death in service benefit of 4x salary This is a career defining Principal Engineer position with the potential to have a massive impact on the technology strategy of a business that is directly shaping the future of intelligent digital infrastructure. **Unfortunately More ❯

Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, Microservices OB have exclusively partnered with an AI Consulting firm who work with enterprise scale clients to transform them into AI & Data transformed businesses. Knowing how AI can transform enterprise scale companies, they are looking to bring in a number of highly skilled Principal Level Engineers to their team, to work on … many more. The roles will be heavily weighted toward the Backend (80/20), but you will be expected to work across the Frontend and with Cloud-native Architectures. Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, Microservices Principal Engineer: 8+ years of commercial experience Experience guiding multiple teams and helping set technical direction My have strong demonstrated knowledge … working A Consulting background will be highly advantageous Pays £120k-£135k - + discretionary bonus + excellent benefits package Hybrid working with 3-days a week required in London offices Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, Microservices More ❯

Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, TypeScript, Microservices OB have exclusively partnered with an AI Consulting firm who work with enterprise scale clients to transform them into AI & Data transformed businesses. Knowing how AI can transform enterprise scale companies, they are looking to bring in a number of highly skilled Principal Level Engineers to their team, to work … many more. The roles will be heavily weighted toward the Backend (80/20), but you will be expected to work across the Frontend and with Cloud-native Architectures. Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, TypeScript, Microservices Principal Engineer: 8+ years of commercial experience Experience guiding multiple teams and helping set technical direction My have strong demonstrated … working A Consulting background will be highly advantageous Pays £120k-£135k + discretionary bonus + excellent benefits package Hybrid working with 3-days a week required in London offices Principal Engineer - Python, AWS, React, TypeScript, Microservices More ❯

Principal Engineer - Wireless Job Description When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected … and protected 24/7. Reporting into the Head of Focal Engineering, the Principal Engineer will work on a number of exciting Wireless Design and Implementation projects for customers across England in the Education and Government sectors as well as others. This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to travel to our customer sites on occasion. … design and implementation of enterprise-grade wireless network solutions across universities in England, leveraging Cisco and Juniper technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity. Act as the principal design authority, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for campus wireless and wired infrastructure, ensuring alignment with university digital transformation objectives. Develop and review detailed low-level designs More ❯

Principal Engineer - Wireless Job Description When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected … and protected 24/7. Reporting into the Head of Focal Engineering, the Principal Engineer will work on a number of exciting Wireless Design and Implementation projects for customers across England in the Education and Government sectors as well as others. This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to travel to our customer sites on occasion. … design and implementation of enterprise-grade wireless network solutions across universities in England, leveraging Cisco and Juniper technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity. Act as the principal design authority, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for campus wireless and wired infrastructure, ensuring alignment with university digital transformation objectives. Develop and review detailed low-level designs More ❯

Principal Software Engineer - Lead the Future of UK GovTech Innovation Up to £100,000 + Premium Benefits Package Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every 2 Weeks SC Clearable | British Citizens Only Where Technology Meets Purpose Are you ready to lead engineering efforts that directly impact national security, public services, and digital transformation across the UK? This is … more than just a job-it's a chance to build technology that matters , in a space where innovation meets mission-critical delivery. We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing team at the forefront of UK GovTech. You'll architect secure, scalable platforms, mentor elite engineers, and shape technical strategy across programmes … that serve millions of citizens and protect national interests. Your Mission As a Principal Engineer, you'll be a technical leader, strategic thinker, and hands-on problem solver. You'll work closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and government partners to ensure solutions are robust, secure, and future-proof. What You'll Be Doing: Architect cloud-native platforms using More ❯

Principal Hardware Engineer | Marine | AUV | Robotics | Harwell – Hybrid | £65,000pa - £70,000pa plus share scheme & benefits: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate Principal Hardware Engineer to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This amazing business and AUV submersible robot have massive potential across a range of different … industry sectors. The Principal Hardware Engineer will lead in the design, integration, and testing of advanced hardware systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). In this role, you will be responsible for developing mission-critical electronics and system architectures that operate reliably in challenging marine environments. If you’re passionate about robotics within … the maritime industry and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, you honestly need to make contact with us, this Principal Hardware Engineer role is not to be missed. Candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years, due to needing SC clearance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and development More ❯

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Principal Engineer - Wireless Job Description When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a … team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting into the Head of Focal Engineering, the Principal Engineer will work on a number of exciting Wireless Design and Implementation projects for customers across England in the Education and Government sectors as well as others. This … design and implementation of enterprise-grade wireless network solutions across universities in England, leveraging Cisco and Juniper technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity. Act as the principal design authority, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for campus wireless and wired infrastructure, ensuring alignment with university digital transformation objectives. Develop and review detailed low-level designs More ❯

Role: Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Industry: Commodities Location: London (hybrid, 3 days per week) Rate: £800-900/d (inside IR35) Contract: 6 months rolling (multi-year scope) X4 Technology are partnered with a global commodity trading firm in central London to hire a contract Principal Data Engineer (Databricks). You'll take a lead role … in a flagship transformation programme that places Databricks at the centre of how trading data is standardised, governed and used to drive sharper commercial decisions globally. Responsibilities of the Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Design and architect end-to-end data platforms and modernised data environments Lead the shift toward data-driven thinking across both IT and business stakeholders … and problem management processes Champion best practices, community development (CoE/CoP), and continuous improvement Act as a visible thought leader - delivering technical guidance and mentorship Requirements for the Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Deep hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Live Tables (DLT), data modelling, data ingestion & integration Strong proficiency across Data Factory, SQL DB, Synapse, Stream Analytics More ❯

Role: Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Industry: Commodities Location: London (hybrid, 3 days per week) Rate: £800-900/d (inside IR35) Contract: 6 months rolling (multi-year scope) X4 Technology are partnered with a global commodity trading firm in central London to hire a contract Principal Data Engineer (Databricks). You'll take a lead role … in a flagship transformation programme that places Databricks at the centre of how trading data is standardised, governed and used to drive sharper commercial decisions globally. Responsibilities of the Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Design and architect end-to-end data platforms and modernised data environments Lead the shift toward data-driven thinking across both IT and business stakeholders … and problem management processes Champion best practices, community development (CoE/CoP), and continuous improvement Act as a visible thought leader - delivering technical guidance and mentorship Requirements for the Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Deep hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Live Tables (DLT), data modelling, data ingestion & integration Strong proficiency across Data Factory, SQL DB, Synapse, Stream Analytics More ❯

Role: Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Industry: Commodities Location: London (hybrid, 3 days per week) Rate: £800-900/d (inside IR35) Contract: 6 months rolling (multi-year scope) X4 Technology are partnered with a global commodity trading firm in central London to hire a contract Principal Data Engineer (Databricks). You'll take a lead role … in a flagship transformation programme that places Databricks at the centre of how trading data is standardised, governed and used to drive sharper commercial decisions globally. Responsibilities of the Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Design and architect end-to-end data platforms and modernised data environments Lead the shift toward data-driven thinking across both IT and business stakeholders … and problem management processes Champion best practices, community development (CoE/CoP), and continuous improvement Act as a visible thought leader - delivering technical guidance and mentorship Requirements for the Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Deep hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Live Tables (DLT), data modelling, data ingestion & integration Strong proficiency across Data Factory, SQL DB, Synapse, Stream Analytics More ❯

Role: Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Industry: Commodities Location: London (hybrid, 3 days per week) Rate: £800-900/d (inside IR35) Contract: 6 months rolling (multi-year scope) X4 Technology are partnered with a global commodity trading firm in central London to hire a contract Principal Data Engineer (Databricks). You'll take a lead role … in a flagship transformation programme that places Databricks at the centre of how trading data is standardised, governed and used to drive sharper commercial decisions globally. Responsibilities of the Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Design and architect end-to-end data platforms and modernised data environments Lead the shift toward data-driven thinking across both IT and business stakeholders … and problem management processes Champion best practices, community development (CoE/CoP), and continuous improvement Act as a visible thought leader - delivering technical guidance and mentorship Requirements for the Principal Data Engineer (Databricks) Deep hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Live Tables (DLT), data modelling, data ingestion & integration Strong proficiency across Data Factory, SQL DB, Synapse, Stream Analytics More ❯

Principal Software Engineer | C++ | Python | Linux Oxfordshire | Hybrid £65,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring a team of Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Principal Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client … has seen rapid growth over the last few years, and to help develop their talented team of Software Engineers, they now seek a Principal Software Engineer who can technically lead, mentor and develop during an exciting period of innovation. On a day-to-day basis you will develop and support software applications and drivers for a range of … products. You will be technically responsible for ensuring projects meet internal and external customer requirements and completing concept designs through to production. The successful Principal Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in ARM based software developments using C/C++ Experience More ❯

Principal Sales Engineer Location: Remote (UK-based) – with travel to customer sites Salary: circa £140k +20% bonus + car allowance + extensive benefits package (DV cleared) Clearance Requirement: DV (Developed Vetting) or SC if willing to go through DV process Our client is at the forefront of digital transformation, supporting the world’s most essential organisations through their … visibility and insight at an unparalleled scale they help clients solve problems faster, secure what matters, and drive continuous innovation across their digital ecosystems. We are now seeking a Principal Sales Engineer to support the growth of UK public sector accounts. This is a remote, client-facing role for a highly technical and experienced presales professional with a … with tools like Wireshark, Zeek, or similar platforms. Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and how they apply to network assurance. Role & Responsibilities As Principal Sales Engineer, you will play a vital role in driving revenue by delivering technical presales support, demonstrating product value, and shaping best-fit solutions. Reporting to the Regional More ❯

Principal AI Engineer Up to £130K Hybrid in London (3 Days Onsite) Our client is an AI-native engineering firm trusted by major enterprises to build and operationalise scalable AI platforms. With a unique mix of technical depth and proven delivery frameworks, they enable clients to unlock measurable value from AI at scale. As a Principal AI … Engineer, you'll be the driving force behind the architecture and delivery of large-scale AI systems. You'll set the technical vision, mentor cross-functional teams, and work closely with senior stakeholders to turn high-impact ideas into production-ready solutions. This is a chance to shape how AI is built and adopted at enterprise scale. Key Responsibilities … etc.) Strong Python engineering skills + FastAPI, CI/CD, MLOps, LLM tooling Leadership across cross-functional engineering teams If you are Interested, apply directly or reach out to Principal AI Engineer Up to £130K Hybrid in London (3 Days Onsite More ❯

Principal Platform Engineer London/WFH to £150k Are you a technologist with start-up experience and a first class education looking for a new opportunity? You could be joining a small Fintech start-up run by small, successful and proven team of finance technology entrepreneurs, backed by Silicon Valley investors, as they build out the product, currently … in stealth mode. As a Principal Platform Engineer you'll have an impactful role with lots of influence. Initially you'll assess the current tech set up based on GCP, Python, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Terraform; establish the production environment and extend the platform to enable scalability. You'll collaborate closely with the CTO and Lead Software Engineer … of Technology. Location/WFH: You'll be based in Central London, with flexibility to work from home twice a week. About you: You have experience in a similar Principal Platform Engineer role within start-up/scale-up environments with strong commercial acumen You have achieved a 2.1 or above BSc from a well renowned top world More ❯

Principal Platform Engineer London/WFH to £150k Are you a technologist with start-up experience and a first class education looking for a new opportunity? You could be joining a small Fintech start-up run by small, successful and proven team of finance technology entrepreneurs, backed by Silicon Valley investors, as they build out the product, currently … in stealth mode. As a Principal Platform Engineer you'll have an impactful role with lots of influence. Initially you'll assess the current tech set up based on GCP, Python, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Terraform; establish the production environment and extend the platform to enable scalability. You'll collaborate closely with the CTO and Lead Software Engineer … of Technology. Location/WFH: You'll be based in Central London, with flexibility to work from home twice a week. About you: You have experience in a similar Principal Platform Engineer role within start-up/scale-up environments with strong commercial acumen You have achieved a 2.1 or above BSc from a well renowned top world More ❯

Principal Software Engineer Location: London - 1x a month Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 + equity + benefits An established, global technology business within the hospitality-tech industry is seeking an accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This is an opportunity to shape greenfield projects from the ground … do I need to be successful? Degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience. 7+ years' experience in backend software development, including several years in a senior or principal-level engineering role. Expertise in Python (or a similar backend language), with proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and microservices at scale. Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure More ❯

Principal Software Engineer TEAM At easyJet, we are on a mission to transform our Airline Planning and Operations capability into a world-class, digitally-optimised operation through the use of new and emerging technologies. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to act as the lead technical person within the relevant product team, setting the More ❯

team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting into the Head of Focal Engineering, the Principal Engineer will work on a number of exciting Wireless Design and Implementation projects for customers across England in the Education and Government sectors as well as others. This … design and implementation of enterprise-grade wireless network solutions across universities in England, leveraging Cisco and Juniper technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity. Act as the principal design authority, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for campus wireless and wired infrastructure, ensuring alignment with university digital transformation objectives. Develop and review detailed low-level designs … focused discussions. Maintain active CCIE certification (Wireless or Enterprise Infrastructure) and ensure ongoing professional development to sustain expert-level technical credibility. Who you are: You're a CCIE level Principal Wireless Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco and Juniper technologies, driven by a passion for delivering world-class wireless connectivity. Key Requirements: Expert-level knowledge of Cisco and More ❯

team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting into the Head of Focal Engineering, the Principal Engineer will work on a number of exciting Wireless Design and Implementation projects for customers across England in the Education and Government sectors as well as others. This … design and implementation of enterprise-grade wireless network solutions across universities in England, leveraging Cisco and Juniper technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity. Act as the principal design authority, setting technical direction, standards, and best practices for campus wireless and wired infrastructure, ensuring alignment with university digital transformation objectives. Develop and review detailed low-level designs … focused discussions. Maintain active CCIE certification (Wireless or Enterprise Infrastructure) and ensure ongoing professional development to sustain expert-level technical credibility. Who you are: You're a CCIE level Principal Wireless Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco and Juniper technologies, driven by a passion for delivering world-class wireless connectivity. Key Requirements: Expert-level knowledge of Cisco and More ❯

Role: Principal Automation Engineer Location: Basingstoke, Hybrid working Salary: £75,000-£90,000 + car allowance + 16% Bonus Are you passionate about driving automation at scale? We're looking for a Principal Automation Engineer to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge automation solutions across a global technology environment. In this senior role, you More ❯