Principal Software Engineer (IT)

Computer Futures
London

  • Principal Software Engineer - Shape the Future of UK GovTech? Up to £95,000 + Premium Benefits
  • Remote-First | Just 1 Day Onsite Every 2 Weeks
  • SC Clearable | British Citizens Only
Lead Innovation. Drive Transformation. Make an Impact.Ready to take the reins on projects that power national security and digital transformation? This is your chance to lead at the intersection of technology and purpose. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll architect cloud-native platforms, mentor elite engineering teams, and influence technical strategy across mission-critical government programmes. Your work won't just be code-it will shape the future of UK GovTech. Your Role in Action? Architect secure, scalable, resilient systems using modern cloud-native patterns
  • Drive technical strategy, Agile delivery, and stakeholder engagement
  • Mentor engineers and champion technical excellence
  • Innovate across full-stack solutions with real-world impact
Your Tech ArsenalFrontend: React.js (Hooks, Context API), TypeScript, Redux, Cypress, Jest Backend: Java 11+, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices, PostgreSQL, Kafka Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EKS, MSK, Opensearch), CI/CD (Jenkins), Monitoring (CloudWatch, Kibana) Why You'll Love It Here? Remote-First Culture - Work from anywhere in the UK
  • Flexible Hours - Shape your schedule with TOIL options
  • Career Growth - 5 paid training days + dedicated career coaching
  • Cutting-Edge Tech - Cloud, DevOps, full-stack innovation
  • Elite Package - Up to £95K + premium benefits
Security Clearance RequirementApplicants must be British Citizens and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years to qualify for SC Clearance. Ready to lead tech that matters? ? Apply now and be the driving force behind UK GovTech innovation. 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 | OC387148 England and Wales

Posted 2025-10-25

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