Job title: Principal Software Engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Technology
Functional Expertise: IT and Telecoms - Development
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £80,000.00
Location: 100 Avebury Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 1FH
Job published: 21/02/2025
Job ID: 227727
Contact name: Tim Stock
Contact email: tstock@pgrec.co.uk

Job Description

Principal Software Engineer – Node & React
UK – Fully Remote
£80,000-£90,000

I’m currently working for a growing FinTech SaaS business of over 20 years, who are looking for Principal Software Engineer to join their team on a fully remote basis and paying up to £90,000. Please note candidates are required to be based in the UK.

The company specialise in accounting software and push the boundaries for utilising modern technologies with financial best practices which help their diverse client base become more efficient and user friendly. They have steadily grown for over 20 years and now operate globally with sites in the UK, Europe, US and Asia.

In role, you will build scalable solutions as part of the company’s product suite while also being involved in migrating analytics tools into their eco-system as part of a recent partnership with multiple clients. The role is predominantly backend focused but does take on a full stack approach and working with Cloud technologies. For Senior candidates, they are expecting you to be a high-senior and mentor, coach and train junior developers where required and lead projects where necessary.

The role offers a great pathway for progression and the chance to work on the latest and most important projects for the business. Their offices are based in London but the roles are fully remote within the UK.

Technical Requirements:

  • Backend: Nodejs, Express, SQL.
  • Frontend: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React.
  • Cloud: GCP or AWS
  • Bonus Skills: CI/CD, TDD, C#.
  • Good stakeholder management skills to work with clients.
  • Collaboration skills to work with different teams including international.
  • Lead projects, mentor, coach and train junior developers where required.
  • Support in driving the technical direction of the team.
  • Central London offices – Fully Remote.
  • Candidates need to be based in UK and sponsorship is not offered.


Salary/Benefits:

  • £80,000-£90,000
  • Bonus Scheme.
  • Pension.
  • Life Assurance – x6 of your salary
  • 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays + Wellbeing Days.
  • Income Protection Insurance Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Additional perks like cycle to work/gym


If this role sounds of interest, then please apply and I can give you a call.

Tim Stock
tstock@pg-rec.com / 07980610737
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-stock-recruitment/