Published: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:50:50 GMT
•Experience with GraphQL and/or serverless architecture
Principal Software Engineer – UK-Based Property Wealth Company
Our client, a leading UK-based company specializing in unlocking the potential of property wealth, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for their TypeScript-based platforms, including Node.js backends, a React Native mobile app, and a React web portal. You will also be responsible for designing and implementing secure and scalable systems that comply with financial regulatory requirements, while establishing development standards, best practices, and security protocols.
As our client expands and establishes an offshore team in the Philippines, they are looking for a proactive and results-driven individual to lead the recruitment and hiring process for the initial engineering team. You will also manage, mentor, and develop the growing team of software engineers in the Philippines and ensure effective knowledge transfer from the London team. Additionally, you will collaborate with London-based leadership to align technical direction with overall business objectives and contribute to product roadmap development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual seeking continuous professional development and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies. Our client offers a supportive work culture and values collaboration, making this an ideal move for someone looking to be part of a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
•Partner with London leadership to establish our engineering presence in the Philippines
•Lead the recruitment and hiring process for our initial Philippines-based engineering team
•Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across our TypeScript ecosystem (Node.js backends, React Native mobile app, and React web portal)
•Design and implement scalable, secure system architecture that meets financial regulatory requirements
•Establish development standards, best practices, and security protocols for the new team
•Manage, mentor, and develop the growing team of software engineers in the Philippines
•Oversee knowledge transfer from London to the offshore team, ensuring smooth collaboration
•Collaborate with London-based leadership to align technical direction with business goals
•Lead technical planning sessions and contribute to product roadmap development
•Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and data protection standards
•Implement and maintain security measures appropriate for financial data handling
Requirements:
•At least 5 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior-level role
•Deep expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript ecosystem, including Node.js, React, and React Native
•Strong understanding of cloud architecture, particularly AWS services
•Experience designing and implementing secure, scalable, and observable architectures
•Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
•Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
•Outstanding communication abilities in English, with experience bridging remote teams
•History of successfully implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitHub Actions
Advantageous Skills/Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
•Experience with Terraform and DevOps pipelines
•Experience working in fintech or handling sensitive financial data
•Knowledge of financial industry security standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI)
•Proven track record of leading technical teams and managing developers
•Experience establishing new development teams or offices
•Prior success in building engineering teams from scratch
•Background in financial services or property technology
•Experience working within financial regulatory frameworks
•Certifications in cloud architecture, security, or project management
•Experience with microservices architecture and containerization
•Experience with GraphQL and/or serverless architecture
If you are a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer looking for a new challenge with a reputable and growing company, we encourage you to apply today. Our client offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and the opportunity for continuous professional development. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – apply now! Apply link