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Principal Engineer – Lead Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech Scale-Up Hybrid (London) or remote within the UK £160,000 per annum plus stock options Python | Django | FastAPI | AWS | Rust | Postgres | Event-Driven Architecture | Machine Learning Principal Engineer - We're working with a leading fintech scale-up that’s transforming how small businesses access finance. Backed … by a strong track record and an ambitious mission, they’re now looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the next phase of innovation within one of their most critical product areas. This is a strategic leadership role offering exceptional autonomy and influence. You’ll head up the evolution of a high-impact platform responsible for generating personalised … credit offers — a core driver of the business’s growth and customer experience. The Opportunity As Principal Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the technical strategy and architecture for dynamic, data-driven systems that determine the financial products offered to new customers. This is a unique chance to define the future of adaptive credit systems, driving smarter, faster More ❯

Principal Engineer – Lead Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech Scale-Up Hybrid (London) or remote within the UK £160,000 per annum plus stock options Python | Django | FastAPI | AWS | Rust | Postgres | Event-Driven Architecture | Machine Learning Principal Engineer - We're working with a leading fintech scale-up that’s transforming how small businesses access finance. Backed … by a strong track record and an ambitious mission, they’re now looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the next phase of innovation within one of their most critical product areas. This is a strategic leadership role offering exceptional autonomy and influence. You’ll head up the evolution of a high-impact platform responsible for generating personalised … credit offers — a core driver of the business’s growth and customer experience. The Opportunity As Principal Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the technical strategy and architecture for dynamic, data-driven systems that determine the financial products offered to new customers. This is a unique chance to define the future of adaptive credit systems, driving smarter, faster More ❯

Principal Engineer – Lead Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech Scale-Up Hybrid (London) or remote within the UK £160,000 per annum plus stock options Python | Django | FastAPI | AWS | Rust | Postgres | Event-Driven Architecture | Machine Learning Principal Engineer - We're working with a leading fintech scale-up that’s transforming how small businesses access finance. Backed … by a strong track record and an ambitious mission, they’re now looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the next phase of innovation within one of their most critical product areas. This is a strategic leadership role offering exceptional autonomy and influence. You’ll head up the evolution of a high-impact platform responsible for generating personalised … credit offers — a core driver of the business’s growth and customer experience. The Opportunity As Principal Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the technical strategy and architecture for dynamic, data-driven systems that determine the financial products offered to new customers. This is a unique chance to define the future of adaptive credit systems, driving smarter, faster 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 - Product Security (Product Security Analyst) - 6 month contract - Frimley, Surrey - £85.40 ph UMB or £63.21 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as … will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role The PSA Principal Engineer will be a focal point for security and information risk matters within the Product Security Engineering (PSyE) team and will be able to apply their deep level of subject matter … such as Training Needs Analysis (TNA), Technical Publications, Cyber Incident Plans and Operating Instructions (list is not exhaustive). What are BAE Systems looking for from you? The PSA Principal Engineer will have a good understanding of the applicable regulations, standards, policies and guidance on information risk management, to be able to identify, analyse and evaluate information risks. More ❯

Principal Engineer About People’s Partnership: At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to … with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves. What you'll be doing: As a Principal Engineer for our dynamic and growing team, you will play a crucial role in architecting the development and maintenance of our applications, ensuring optimal system structures, efficiency, and More ❯

Principal Engineer About People’s Partnership: At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to … with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves. What you'll be doing: As a Principal Engineer for our dynamic and growing team, you will play a crucial role in architecting the development and maintenance of our applications, ensuring optimal system structures, efficiency, and 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 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 ❯

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 JavaScript Engineer (TypeScript/React/Node.js) £150,000–£170,000 + Equity | Hybrid – 3 days in London We’re helping a VC-backed SaaS scaleup reinvent how organisations manage and approve spend, from software requests to supplier onboarding, and they’re gearing up for serious growth. With enterprise clients already on board and revenue climbing, they … re looking for an outstanding Principal Engineer to drive their platform forward. The company in a nutshell Funding : $25M Series A from top-tier investors Leadership : Founders with a track record of building one of Europe’s best-known B2B scale-ups Growth : Plans to 10× revenue and expand to 200+ enterprise customers within 3 years What’s More ❯

Principal JavaScript Engineer (TypeScript/React/Node.js) £150,000–£170,000 + Equity | Hybrid – 3 days in London We’re helping a VC-backed SaaS scaleup reinvent how organisations manage and approve spend, from software requests to supplier onboarding, and they’re gearing up for serious growth. With enterprise clients already on board and revenue climbing, they … re looking for an outstanding Principal Engineer to drive their platform forward. The company in a nutshell Funding : $25M Series A from top-tier investors Leadership : Founders with a track record of building one of Europe’s best-known B2B scale-ups Growth : Plans to 10× revenue and expand to 200+ enterprise customers within 3 years What’s More ❯

Principal JavaScript Engineer (TypeScript/React/Node.js) £150,000–£170,000 + Equity | Hybrid – 3 days in London We’re helping a VC-backed SaaS scaleup reinvent how organisations manage and approve spend, from software requests to supplier onboarding, and they’re gearing up for serious growth. With enterprise clients already on board and revenue climbing, they … re looking for an outstanding Principal Engineer to drive their platform forward. The company in a nutshell Funding : $25M Series A from top-tier investors Leadership : Founders with a track record of building one of Europe’s best-known B2B scale-ups Growth : Plans to 10× revenue and expand to 200+ enterprise customers within 3 years What’s 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 - Shape the Future of UK GovTech Up to £95,000 + Premium Benefits Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every 2 Weeks SC Clearable | British Citizens Only Lead Innovation. Drive Transformation. Make an Impact. Ready to take the reins on projects that power national security and digital transformation This is your chance to lead at … the intersection of technology and purpose . As a Principal Software Engineer , you'll architect cloud-native platforms , mentor elite engineering teams, and influence technical strategy across mission-critical government programmes . Your work won't just be code-it will shape the future of UK GovTech . Your Role in Action Architect secure, scalable, resilient systems using More ❯

Principal Engineer – Product Security Location: Frimley (hybrid – average of 2–3 days onsite per week) Rate: £85.40 per hour/umbrella (inside IR35), approx. £632 per day Contract: 6-months initially (potential for extension or to go permanent) Hours: 37 per week Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Restrictions: ITAR and “UK Eyes Only”, please note only sole British … citizens can apply About the Role We're seeking a highly experienced Principal Product Security Engineer to join one of our clients Product Security Engineering teams, supporting the delivery and through-life management of secure submarine systems and products. As a key focal point for security and information risk, you'll apply deep technical expertise to ensure that 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 ❯