Principal Software Engineer

Bristol
4 months ago
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Principal Software Engineer - Lead Innovation in UK GovTech

💰 Up to £95,000 + Elite Benefits
🏡 Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every Fortnight
🔐 SC Clearable | British Citizens Only

🔥 Lead the Tech Behind National Transformation

Are you ready to architect the future of UK government technology?

Join a mission-led engineering powerhouse where your leadership drives digital transformation, strengthens national security, and delivers real-world impact. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll shape cloud-native platforms, mentor high-performing teams, and steer delivery across critical government programmes.

This is your opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence-while working in a flexible, remote-first culture that values innovation, autonomy, and purpose.

🧠 What You'll Be Driving

Architecting scalable, secure, and resilient systems using modern cloud-native patterns
Leading technical strategy, Agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement
Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence
Driving innovation across full-stack solutions with real-world impact🛠️ Your Engineering Toolkit

Frontend:

React.js (Hooks, Context API, Lifecycle)
TypeScript & ES6+
Redux, Cypress, JestBackend:

Java 11+, Spring Boot
RESTful APIs, Microservices
PostgreSQL, KafkaCloud & DevOps:

AWS (EKS, MSK, Opensearch)
CI/CD with Jenkins
Monitoring: CloudWatch, Kibana🌟 Why You'll Love It Here

Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the UK, with minimal onsite time
Flexible Hours: Shape your week your way, with TOIL options
Growth-Focused: 5 paid training days per year + career coaching
Tech-Forward Environment: Work with cutting-edge tools across cloud, DevOps, and full-stack
Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture
Rewarding Package: Up to £95K + elite benefits🔐 Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens and have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years to be eligible for SC Clearance.

Ready to lead tech that matters?
Apply now and help shape the future of UK GovTech.

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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