Principal Engineer (Scala or Java)

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Manchester, UK

9 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Compensation

£100,000.0 - £140,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.apply4u.co.uk

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Big Data Cloud Engineering Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Software Engineering

Job description

business, you’ll help define the technology roadmap, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and create an environment where engineers can thrive.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor and develop a small team of software engineers and technical professionals.Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives.Drive the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.Champion engineering excellence, modern development practices and continuous improvement.Collaborate with Product, Data and Leadership teams to shape product direction and technical priorities.Support recruitment, succession planning and capability development as the organisation scales.Ensure operational resilience, security and performance across engineering platforms.About YouYou’ll be an experienced engineering leader who enjoys building empowered teams and delivering impactful technology solutions within fast-paced environments.You’ll bring:Previous experience leading

Requirements

and developing software engineering teams.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.A strategic mindset balanced with a hands-on understanding of modern software development.Experience working within high-growth technology businesses, ideally within a scale-up environment.Desirable Technical ExperienceExperience with the following technologies would be highly advantageous:Scala or Java or Python TypeScriptAWS (Amazon Web Services)Exposure to AI, machine learning platforms, data-intensive applications or cloud-native architectures would also be beneficial.What’s on Offer?Salary up to 140,00020% annual bonusHybrid working based in ManchesterThe opportunity to influence the future direction of a global AI scale-up.A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas can make a real impact.Excellent opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.Location: Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester, EnglandSalary: 100k - 140k per year + 20% BonusCategoryBackend DevelopmentSector:IT and DigitalContract type PermanentConsultant: Gareth Pike

About the company

Principal Engineer (Scala or Java)Manchester (Hybrid)

PermanentUp to 140,000 + 20% BonusLead the Future of AI EngineeringAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly growing, global AI technology scale-up as their next Principal Engineer.Based in Manchester, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the engineering function of an innovative business delivering cutting-edge AI solutions to customers around the world. This is an opportunity to combine strategic leadership with technical excellence, helping to scale both technology and teams during a period of significant growth.The OpportunityAs Senior Staff Engineer, you will lead a talented, small high-performing team of software engineers and technical specialists. You’ll be responsible for setting the engineering direction, driving best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of robust, scalable products that support the company’s ambitious global growth plans.Working closely with senior stakeholders across the