Principal Software Engineer
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role where you sit in a narrow lane and do one thing. It's a role where you own things end to end, and your decisions have a direct impact on real people and real communities. If that sounds exhausting, fair enough. If it sounds exciting, keep reading.How we build thingsWe've gone all in on AI-assisted development. Claude Code is a core part of our daily workflow. Not as a gimmick or an experiment, but as a genuine part of how we ship software. We write prompts, we review what comes back, we iterate, and we know when to throw it away and write something by hand instead.We're looking for someone who already works this way. If you've been using Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot or similar tools in anger on real projects, and you've developed a feel for when AI helps and when it gets in the way, that's exactly the profile we want.The stackNode.Js and TypeScript across the full stackReact and Next.Js on the front endMongoDB Atlas, including aggregation pipelines and change, Principal Software Engineer Salary: Negotiableplus benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance We are looking for principal software engineers with diverse experience. We are a small but rapidly growing consultancy, owned highly experienced and..., Title:Principal Software Engineer - Python - Department:Procode IT - Location:Hybrid commutable distance of our Head Office in Chandlers Ford. - Salary:Circa £65k+ Up to 15%Bonus - Sponsorship:Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role Ifyou'rea..., Principal Software Engineers - C# / .Net At a glance Principal Software Engineer role on a mission-critical payments platform Influence architecture, design, and delivery Flexible Hybrid working with a Belfast city centre office Strong salary, excellent benefits, and...
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streamsAWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront, Lightsail et al.)Claude Code as a daily development toolISO 27001:2022 compliance (because fintech)What we're looking forSolid experience with Node.Js. You've built things that are running in production somewhere.Comfortable with cloud infrastructure. You don't panic when you need to SSH into a box and figure out what's gone wrong.Experience with MongoDB or similar document databases.Genuine fluency with AI-assisted development. We don't mean "I've tried Copilot." We mean you've built real things with these tools and you've got opinions about how to use them well.The ability to read, understand and critically review code, whether written by a human or generated by AI.A pragmatic mindset. We care about things working reliably, not about architectural perfection for its own sake.Good communication. You'll be talking to clients sometimes, and you'll need to raise concerns or suggest improvements without being asked.Nice to have (but genuinely optional)Experience in financial services or a regulated environmentFamiliarity with open banking APIs and payment systemsInterest in building AI capabilities into the product itselfExperience with Next.Js specificallyWhat's in it for you£45,000 - £60,000 depending on experienceRemote working, Scotland-based (Central belt preferred so we can meet up easily)33 days' annual leave inclusive of public holidays, plus a day off for your birthdayPrivate medical insuranceOpportunities to attend conferences and industry events. We're active in the credit union and fintech space, and we think it's important that the team gets out from behind their screens occasionally.A small team where there's nowhere to hide, in the best possible way. Your work matters here.And finallyWe're not going to pretend this is a perfect job for everyone. Support is part of the role. The infrastructure is complex. You won't always be working on the most glamorous thing. Some weeks you'll be deep in a gnarly data migration and wondering what you've done with your life.But you'll also get to shape a product that helps communities across the UK access fair financial services. You'll have genuine autonomy and ownership. And you'll work with people who care about doing good work without taking themselves too seriously. Similar jobs, Job Description Principal Software Engineer Edinburgh An innovative and well-established med tech company are seeking a proven technical leader to join its R&D team basedin central Edinburgh as a Principal Software Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to play a key...
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Principal Software Engineer Hours: 40h p/w The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Location: Remote Salary:60k-70k Build the platforms that power better travel money At eurochange,..., Principal Software Engineer Up to £150,000 (Can be flexible dependant on the person) + Share Options London (On-site, supportive environment, flexible core hours, 5 days a week) SAAS You'll have real ownership from day one, with the freedom to shape your work,...