Principal Software Engineer

Robert Half
Bristol, United Kingdom
Yesterday
Seniority
Lead
Posted
19 Aug 2026 (Yesterday)

Our client's specialist engineering team is expanding within a secure technology environment and is looking to speak with Software Engineers and Platform Engineers.

What we're looking for:

  • Strong experience with Java, Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Cloud exposure across AWS or Azure
  • Experience working in complex, high-assurance environments
  • Willingness to work primarily onsite
  • Current high-level UK security clearance is required

This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary package, additional clearance-related allowance and the chance to work on technically challenging, security-focused programmes.

If you have the relevant background and would be open to a confidential conversation, please get in touch.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

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