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 standards
Provide strategic technical leadership across engineering teams and contribute to architecture decisions and technical direction
Design and deliver integrated solutions across a diverse technology landscape, aligned with security, operational and business requirements
Own complex technical challenges, leading root cause analysis and improving the resilience, scalability and stability of business-critical platforms
Drive continuous improvement through code reviews, technical governance, engineering standards and modern development practices
Collaborate with architects, product teams, delivery managers, senior stakeholders and third-party partners
Translate complex business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions
Coach 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 development
Recognised expertise in Java engineering, object-oriented design and SOLID principles
Strong understanding of software architecture, systems integration and enterprise technology leadership
Experience working with AWS cloud technologies, including S3 and Redis
Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and SQL, including database design and optimisation
Experience integrating complex systems and services, with an understanding of LDAP, certificates and related authentication technologies
Hands-on experience with messaging and event-driven architectures using Kafka, AMQP or equivalent platforms
Knowledge of DevOps and containerisation tools, including Jenkins, Kubernetes and Docker
Benefits:
Performance-related bonus scheme
Employer-supported pension scheme
Health insurance with access to rewards and wellbeing benefits
Life assurance
Flexible hybrid working and support for a healthy work-life balance
Professional development, career progression and mentoring opportunities
Inclusive, supportive and purpose-driven working environment
Opportunities 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.
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