Principal Software Engineer
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Job description
Within this position you will oversee delivery activity and guidestaff to ensure the engineering teams execute engineering activity on time and within budget whilst adhering to agreed engineering standards and principles. You will also have accountability for the engineering resource assigned to your team and will work closely with the Head of Engineering to ensure the appropriate capabilities are in place to support your area of responsibility. In addition, you will have accountability for governance and stakeholder management to support successful delivery outcomes.
Collaborating across relevant teams with a growing scope of ownership, the Principal Engineer will drive successful technology delivery within their domain. Additionally, they will act as an escalation point for complex issues, maintaining a focus on resolving delivery challenges and ensuring technology success within their value stream or platform.
Within this position you will ensure that all costs associated with the Technology and Change teams are transparent and managed effectively (including cloud FinOps) and that all software assets are managed effectively to maximise cost efficiency
The Engagement Services Platform team are responsible for delivering change and managing service across a variety of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Brand and Marketing and Group Web systems and services and are at the core of our digital transformation journey/
About the role
Lead engineering projects and teams within value streams and shared platforms, executing multiple projects to stay within budget and time constraints.
Coordinate day-to-day delivery to ensure effective service execution to ensure effective service delivery through robust validation plans and process improvements
Develop and implement engineering strategies to enhance company performance, drive innovation, and establish best practices. Thereafter, work with the Engineering Enablement team to industrialise and roll out any new practices/frameworks introduced.
Oversee the creation of team goals, implementation plans, and research and design tasks.
Possess a rare blend of engineering expertise and exceptional leadership skills. Focus on maximizing team potential through coaching, mentoring, and creating a supportive work environment. Advocate for team needs, provide necessary resources, and ensure a positive work culture
Responsible for managing performance evaluations, pay increases, and bonuses. Assess individual and team performance, align rewards with contributions, and ensure equitable compensation practices
Partner with stakeholders to manage and adjust resources flexibly, handling personnel movement both internally and externally to optimise delivery outcomes
Serve as the owner of specific applications' lifecycles, overseeing their health and performance. Implement and maintain Business As Usual (BAU) practices, ensuring prompt resolution of operational issues and efficient change management
Working with the procurement team, negotiate contracts with vendors, manage engineering budgets, and oversee financial targets.
Liaise with key stakeholders across the RL Group, providing expert advice and support. Stay updated on technical standards and legislation, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Manage role-specific risks, oversee the control framework, and integrate elements of the Risk Management System (RMS) as needed.
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Requirements
About youA highly skilled practitioner with expert knowledge of engineering practices and processes who can work with and influence senior stakeholders across the RL Group in an efficient and effective manner.
Proven technical skills across the following areas:
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Sales, Marketing, Customer Insights, Customer Service)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM (v9.1 +)
Content Management (Laserfiche, SmartComms, Optimizely)
Cloud based platform integration (e.g. Azure Synapse, Fabric, Logic Apps, Functions)
Development languages (e.g. C#, .Net, SQL)
Software development and testing tool (e.g. Gherkin)
Container orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
CI/CD Tools (e.g. GitHub)
Product / Platform operating model
FinOps
Software Delivery Lifecycle
Secure/resilient development techniques
UI/UX Concepts
Data & AI architecture
Change methods (e.g. agile, iterative, waterfall)
Qualifications/Knowledge
Proven implementation of complex Microsoft Dynamics solutions in Financial Services
Proven leadership and teambuilding skills
Proven people management skills
Proven engineering skills
High level influencing skills
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Benefits & conditions
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits
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