Prinicpal Software Engineer

They're looking for a Principal Engineer to take ownership of how that platform develops from here. This is a senior, hands-on position with real influence over both architecture and delivery.

You'll be:

• Leading the evolution of a live, business-critical Python platform
• Designing and building new systems and features from the ground up
• Owning architectural decisions across backend services and cloud infrastructure
• Working closely with stakeholders to shape solutions, not just implement them
• Setting technical direction and raising engineering standards within a small team

• Strong Python experience (FastAPI, Django, Flask etc)
• Track record of owning or significantly evolving production systems
• Experience making architectural decisions and working across the full lifecycle
• Comfortable operating in a smaller, high-ownership environment
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why It's interesting: * Ownership of a core platform and its future direction * Worldwide travel insurance * Top-tier Medical + Dental insurance * Beautiful, modern office in Central London * Profitable company with a clear growth roadmap