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Principal Software Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Principal Software Engineer - Lead Innovation in Government Tech
Up to £95,000 + Exceptional Benefits
Remote First (1 Day/Fortnight Onsite)
SC Clearable - British Citizens Only
Are you ready to shape the future of government technology? Join a cutting-edge software engineering business as a Principal Software Engineer, where you'll lead a talented team tackling complex challenges across high-impact government projects.
This is more than just a senior technical role - it's your chance to architect cloud-native solutions, mentor top-tier engineers, and drive innovation in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
🔧 Tech Stack Highlights
Frontend (React + TypeScript)
Advanced React.js (hooks, context API, lifecycle)
TypeScript & ES6+ mastery
Redux & Cypress/Jest for robust state and testing
Backend (Java)
Java 11+, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs
Microservices architecture
PostgreSQL & Kafka integration
Cloud & DevOps (AWS)
AWS: MSK, EKS, Opensearch
CI/CD with Jenkins
Monitoring: CloudWatch, Kibana
Architecture & Leadership
Design scalable, secure cloud-native systems
Lead architecture decisions and documentation
Mentor engineers, manage stakeholders, and drive Agile delivery
🌟 Why You'll Love It Here
4-Day Work Week: Work Monday-Thursday, enjoy Fridays off with TOIL
Remote First: Work from anywhere, with just one day onsite every fortnight
Career Coaching: Regular 1:1s to support your growth
Training Days: 5 paid days annually for learning & development
Tech Exposure: Work with Java, AWS, DevOps, and more
Supportive Culture: Join a close-knit, collaborative team
Competitive Salary: Up to £95,000 + benefits that reward your expertise
🔐 Eligibility
Due to project sensitivity, applicants must be British Citizens and have lived in the UK continuously for the past 5 years to be SC Clearable.
Ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact?
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
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