Software Engineer

Join a specialist UK software consultancy delivering high-impact software solutions for public sector clients. They are seeking Principal Software Engineers to lead teams, shape delivery strategy, and drive innovation across government projects., As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead multiple teams, combining hands-on full stack development with technical leadership and client engagement. You will ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions and mentor engineers to achieve both team and project success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring two software teams across full lifecycle projects

• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying software using Java and React

• Engaging directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver high-value solutions

• Driving Agile processes and maintaining technical quality across projects

• Implementing cloud solutions on AWS and ensuring system scalability and security

• Strong experience in Java and React with full stack capabilities

• Proven team leadership and client engagement experience

• Consultancy experience and work with public sector clients highly desirable

• Eligible for UK security clearance, This role is ideal for senior engineers with a passion for leading teams, delivering complex software projects for public sector clients, and mentoring technical talent while shaping delivery strategy.

• Salary: £80,000 - £95,000

• 25 days annual leave + UK public holidays

• Contributory pension scheme

• Private healthcare, dental, and wellbeing support

• Critical illness and life assurance cover

• Flexible benefits including hybrid working and travel allowances

• National project variety, technical leadership opportunities, and career development