Principal Software Engineer - AI and Innovation

the Bridge
York, 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
£ 120K

Job location

York, 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

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