Principal Software Engineer - AI and Innovation
the Bridge
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 120KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Java
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Code Review
DevOps
Open Source Technology
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Large Language Models
Spring-boot
Programming Languages
Microservices
Job description
- Build innovative MVPs to validate ideas and accelerate learning
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software systems
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and Engineering teams
- Evaluate, experiment and recommend new technologies, frameworks and tools
- Mentor and coach engineers to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Oversee code reviews and ensure delivery of high-quality maintainable software
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
- Contribute to strategic planning and align technology decisions with business goals
Requirements
Recruiting a Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record of delivering innovative, AI driven solutions and the curiosity to explore beyond traditional technology boundaries.
Within the newly createdAI & Innovation team, you will shape the future of the organisation s products through cutting-edge technology, experimentation and creative thinking., * Significant experience in a senior software engineering position
- Proven experience delivering innovative AI solutions
- Practical knowledge of AI, including building and training LLMs
- Strong understanding of Microservices and modern web architectures
- Deep expertise in programming languages and frameworks such as Java and Spring Boot
- Extensive experience designing large-scale systems
- Strong knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and services
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset
- Experience mentoring and guiding technical teams to deliver
Desirable Experience
- DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Secure-by-design development and security best practices
- Contributions to open-source projects