Principal Software Engineer

An established, global technology business within the hospitality-tech industry is seeking an accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This is an opportunity to shape greenfield projects from the ground up - architecting scalable, data-driven systems that empower venues to deliver seamless guest experiences and drive long-term innovation.

What will I be doing?

• Lead the technical vision and architectural direction across complex backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Partner closely with engineering leadership to define best practices, coding standards, and long-term technical strategy.

• Design, develop, and oversee the delivery of robust, production-grade software built using Python, Django, Cloud Firestore, BigQuery, and Elasticsearch.

• Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product, data, and design - to deliver innovative solutions that directly impact customer success.

• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance system performance and developer productivity.

• Take ownership of mission-critical initiatives, balancing technical depth with business priorities to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years' experience in backend software development, including several years in a senior or principal-level engineering role.
• Expertise in Python (or a similar backend language), with proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and microservices at scale.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure), and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Demonstrated experience influencing technical direction across teams and driving alignment on complex engineering decisions.
• Passion for delivering elegant, high-performance software and solving complex technical challenges that impact real users.