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# Principal Engineer (IT & Digital)

- **Company:** Tempting Recruitment
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Salary:** £74,781.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5895236991

## About the Role

* Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation - Desirable.
 * Deep, broad technical expertise across software engineering, system design, integrations, Azure and enterprise platforms (e.g. CRM, Finance systems, APIs).
 * Proven track record leading large-scale engineering or architectural transformation.
 * Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

## Description

* This is a rare and high-impact opportunity for an exceptional Principal Engineer to operate as the senior technical authority within Business Systems., * Lead on our most complex and business-critical engineering challenges.
 * Shape and influence technology strategy across the organisation.
 * Working at the intersection of technology, strategy and delivery, you'll partner with senior leaders, architects and product teams to ensure OS continues to build secure, scalable and future-ready systems.


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