Principal Software Engineer

Cheltenham
7 months ago
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Up to £95,000 + Exceptional Benefits

Remote First (1 Day/Fortnight Onsite)

SC Clearable - British Citizens Only

Are you ready to shape the future of government technology? Join a cutting-edge software engineering business as a Principal Software Engineer, where you'll lead a talented team tackling complex challenges across high-impact government projects.

This is more than just a senior technical role - it's your chance to architect cloud-native solutions, mentor top-tier engineers, and drive innovation in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

🔧 Tech Stack Highlights

Frontend (React + TypeScript)

Advanced React.js (hooks, context API, lifecycle)

TypeScript & ES6+ mastery

Redux & Cypress/Jest for robust state and testing

Backend (Java)

Java 11+, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

PostgreSQL & Kafka integration

Cloud & DevOps (AWS)

AWS: MSK, EKS, Opensearch

CI/CD with Jenkins

Monitoring: CloudWatch, Kibana

Architecture & Leadership
Design scalable, secure cloud-native systems
Lead architecture decisions and documentation
Mentor engineers, manage stakeholders, and drive Agile delivery

🌟 Why You'll Love It Here

4-Day Work Week: Work Monday-Thursday, enjoy Fridays off with TOIL
Remote First: Work from anywhere, with just one day onsite every fortnight
Career Coaching: Regular 1:1s to support your growth
Training Days: 5 paid days annually for learning & development
Tech Exposure: Work with Java, AWS, DevOps, and more
Supportive Culture: Join a close-knit, collaborative team
Competitive Salary: Up to £95,000 + benefits that reward your expertise

🔐 Eligibility

Due to project sensitivity, applicants must be British Citizens and have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years to be SC Clearable.

Ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact?

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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