Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Travel to London or Winchester office 1-2 times per week)Salary: Up to £82,000 base + 10% bonus + comprehensive benefits

Why Join Us?

At Arqiva, we are at the forefront of innovation in UK TV, radio broadcasting, and smart utilities platforms. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence, shaping engineering standards, and delivering cutting-edge solutions.

We offer:

Competitive salary up to £82K.

10% bonus tied to personal and company performance.

Generous 6% pension contribution.

Private medical insurance.

25 days annual leave, plus the option to buy/sell additional days.

Access to flexible benefits, including wellness programs, discounts on big brands, gymflex, and more.

A hybrid working culture with flexibility for work-life balance.

The Role

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the development of complex projects, set engineering best practices, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Your expertise will influence the technical direction of the organisation and contribute to our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development work on large or complex projects, or oversee multiple cross-functional teams.
• Define and champion engineering best practices and standards across the software development lifecycle.
• Drive the adoption of innovative technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to design and implement robust software systems that align with business needs.
• Mentor and guide a cohort of approximately 10 engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Write clean, scalable, and testable code for key deliverables.
• Participate in code reviews and technical testing, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve team practices and solutions.

About You

We are seeking a strategic thinker and technical leader who can drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Advanced proficiency in Python and AWS, with expertise in serverless technologies (e.g., Lambda, Step Functions).
• Strong front-end development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
• Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions, translating business requirements into technical specifications.
• Extensive experience in software development, with a track record of leading complex, enterprise-level projects.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills to guide and develop less experienced engineers.
• In-depth knowledge of software engineering best practices, including security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.

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