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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Reading
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Leadership
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    £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
  • 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.

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