Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer | Node | TypeScript | APIs | AI | Greenfield | AWS | Microservices | £110,000-£120,000 + 15% Discretionary Bonus + Benefits

Method Resourcing is thrilled to be partnering with a global leader in the travel services and benefits sector. They're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to drive innovation and drive forward greenfield functionality as the company dives into AI.

The Role:

As a Principal Engineer, you will take charge of a newly launched greenfield project, leading its technical development from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to create a modern, scalable system using the latest technology. Your role will involve defining the architecture, making crucial technical decisions, and supporting multiple teams in delivering high-performance software. This position remains slighlty hands-on but mainly planning and executing architectural plans. With a strong focus on cloud-native technologies, you will introduce AI, automation, and best engineering practices to ensure efficiency and scalability.

What We're Looking For:

• Tech Stack Expertise - Skilled in TypeScript (Node.js mainly but also React) & Cloud technologies sch as AWS. Familiarity of Kubernetes, GraphQL, Kafka, and Mongo would be desirable.
• Leadership Experience - You have a strong track record in designing large-scale, cloud-based distributed systems and have previous experience leading an engineering team or squad.
• Architecture & Problem-Solving - You have the ability to design scalable systems that manage high traffic efficiently while integrating smoothly into complex environments.
• Test-Driven Development - Well-versed in testing frameworks, ensuring reliable and maintainable code.
• Tooling & Collaboration - Comfortable using Git, Confluence, Jira, and modern engineering workflows to streamline development.
• Mentorship & Leadership - Actively mentors engineers at all levels, providing guidance, reviewing designs, and maintaining best practices.
• Problem-Solving Mindset - Able to take on product challenges and develop effective technical solutions, balancing pragmatism with engineering excellence.

Benefits:

Work abroad for up to 8 weeks per year

25 days holiday + increases with tenure

Private medical insurance, dental insurance & life assurance (4x salary)

Income protection plan (75% of base salary)

Hybrid flexibility - just 2 days per week into Central London

If you're an experienced developer looking to drive innovation and mentor a high-performing team, apply today or send your CV to (see below) .

Please note: My client cannot offer sponsorship and can only accept candidates with the right to work in the UK.

Principal Software Engineer | Node | TypeScript | APIs | AI | Greenfield | AWS | Microservices | £110,000-£120,000 + 15% Discretionary Bonus + Benefits