About this role
Our client, a leading UK insurance and technology organisation, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex enterprise platforms and customer-facing solutions. This permanent role offers a hybrid working pattern, with two days per week based in an office in London, Bournemouth or Stockport, alongside flexible working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities: Lead software delivery across the full development lifecycle, ensuring applications are designed, built, tested, released and supported to high standardsProvide strategic technical leadership across engineering teams and contribute to architecture decisions and technical directionDesign and deliver integrated solutions across a diverse technology landscape, aligned with security, operational and business requirementsOwn complex technical challenges, leading root cause analysis and improving the resilience, scalability and stability of business-critical platformsDrive continuous improvement through code reviews, technical governance, engineering standards and modern development practicesCollaborate with architects, product teams, delivery managers, senior stakeholders and third-party partnersTranslate complex business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutionsCoach and mentor engineers, supporting technical development, innovation and a culture of engineering excellence Job Requirements: Significant experience in software engineering and enterprise-scale Java or JEE application developmentRecognised expertise in Java engineering, object-oriented design and SOLID principlesStrong understanding of software architecture, systems integration and enterprise technology leadershipExperience working with AWS cloud technologies, including S3 and RedisSolid knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL, including database design and optimisationExperience integrating complex systems and services, with an understanding of LDAP, certificates and related authentication technologiesHands-on experience with messaging and event-driven architectures using Kafka, AMQP or equivalent platformsKnowledge of DevOps and containerisation tools, including Jenkins, Kubernetes and Docker Benefits: Performance-related bonus schemeEmployer-supported pension schemeHealth insurance with access to rewards and wellbeing benefitsLife assuranceFlexible hybrid working and support for a healthy work-life balanceProfessional development, career progression and mentoring opportunitiesInclusive, supportive and purpose-driven working environmentOpportunities to contribute to positive social and health-focused initiatives Our client is committed to creating an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, develop their strengths and contribute to meaningful technology solutions. If you are an experienced Principal Software Engineer with strong Java, architecture and systems integration expertise, apply now to take the next step in your career.