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# Principal Software Engineer - eDV Cleared

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £90,000.0 - £120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, Npm(Software), Front End Software Development, Docker
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/principal-software-engineer-edv-cleared/57486908

## About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who has progressed into a senior/principal-level technical leadership role.

You'll ideally have strong experience across one or more of the following:

 * Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Maven and/or Python
 * Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React and npm
 * Designing, developing and deploying scalable software systems.
 * DevOps and CI/CD practices.
 * Containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Cloud technologies, ideally AWS.
 * Agile software development environments.
 * Leading, mentoring or providing technical direction to other engineers.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., If you're an experienced Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Lead Engineer or Principal Engineer with active eDV clearance and you're interested in working on genuinely mission-critical technology, I'd be keen to speak with you., * Java

 * National Security
 * React
 * AWS
 * Principal Software Engineer
 * NSD
 * eDV Clearance

## Description

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll act as a senior technical authority, working closely with engineering teams, technical leads, customers and external partners.

You'll be responsible for:

 * Taking ownership of deliverables across multiple engineering teams and defining technical approaches to meet customer requirements.
 * Acting as a key technical point of contact for your area of responsibility.
 * Working with senior customers and external partners, coordinating technical activity across organisations.
 * Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and supporting the development of engineering capability.
 * Contributing to technical architecture, design, development and delivery planning.
 * Helping teams overcome complex technical and delivery challenges.