Principal Engineer
JOB_53328904709960Job type
ContractLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
LeadershipIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
£644.91 Per Day
Principal Engineer - £644.91 - Remote
Principal Engineer
£644.91 Per Day (Inside IR35)
Remote
12-Month Contract
Your new company
Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital transformation. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, cloud infrastructure, and agile delivery, this company is committed to building scalable, secure, and user-centred services that make a real impact.
Your new role
As a Principal Engineer, you'll take on a senior technical leadership position, guiding multiple engineering teams across software development and DevOps. You’ll lead by example in object-oriented design and 4GL programming, champion microservice architecture, and embed test-driven development practices. You'll require knowledge of backend technologies such as Java, C#, Spring Boot, RESTful API design, and infrastructure-as-code using AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
Remote working at £644.91 per day.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
£644.91 Per Day (Inside IR35)
Remote
12-Month Contract
Your new company
Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital transformation. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, cloud infrastructure, and agile delivery, this company is committed to building scalable, secure, and user-centred services that make a real impact.
Your new role
As a Principal Engineer, you'll take on a senior technical leadership position, guiding multiple engineering teams across software development and DevOps. You’ll lead by example in object-oriented design and 4GL programming, champion microservice architecture, and embed test-driven development practices. You'll require knowledge of backend technologies such as Java, C#, Spring Boot, RESTful API design, and infrastructure-as-code using AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience leading engineering teams
- Strong background in software engineering and technical architecture
- Expertise in backend technologies and microservices (Java, C#, Spring Boot)
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
- Solid understanding of CI/CD, incident management, and 24/7 support
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks (JavaScript, Vue.js) and CMS platforms (Drupal, WordPress)
- Knowledge of security and compliance standards (SC & NPPV3 clearance, GDS)
- Agile delivery experience including backlog refinement and sprint reviews
- Strategic thinking and assurance aligned with SFIA Level 5
- SC Clearnace and NPPV3
What you'll get in return
Remote working at £644.91 per day.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Principal EngineerJOB_533289047099602025-07-232025-10-21
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