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Principal Software Engineer - Strategic Tech Leadership £87,000-£118,000
£87k
- £118k
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Principal Software Engineer - Strategic Tech Leadership £87,000-£118,000Permanent Hybrid Locations: London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle
We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading consultancy that’s scaling its engineering capability and looking for a Principal Software Engineer to drive technical excellence across high-impact client projects.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, mentoring teams, and shaping how modern software is built. You’ll be at the forefront of delivery, guiding engineering standards, influencing strategy, and staying close to the code.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading technical delivery on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
Setting engineering standards across CI/CD, cloud-native design, DevOps, and test automation
Mentoring and managing engineers, fostering a culture of growth and innovation
Collaborating with consultants, architects, and stakeholders to design scalable solutions
Staying hands-on with development, prototyping, and emerging tech (including AI tools)
Supporting business development through technical input on proposals and solution design
What You’ll Bring:
You’re a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for building great software and great teams. You combine technical depth with strategic thinking and know how to inspire others through your work.
Skills:
Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams
Deep expertise in one major tech stack (Java, Python, Node.js, .NET) and flexibility across others
Strong background in API and data engineering
Fluent in modern delivery practices: agile, CI/CD, DevOps, cloud-native development
Experience across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable:
Experience with enterprise integration patterns
Use of AI-powered tools in engineering workflows
External engagement through talks, articles, or community involvement
Why Apply?
Salary: £87,000-£118,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working: 3 days onsite (client or local office)
Opportunity to shape engineering strategy and culture
Work on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact
This is a permanent opportunity with flexible UK office locations. Due to client requirements, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance and applicants with active SC clearance will be preferential.
Role tech stack
AWS
.Net
Python
Node.js
Java
Reed
Principal Software Engineer - Strategic Tech Leadership £87,000-£118,000
£87k - £118k
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