Principal Software Engineer
London • Permanent • Competitive

Principal Software Engineer

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London On-site Permanent 15 Applications
Competitive
Full-time
Posted 02 Nov 2026
Expires 02 Dec 2026

Job description

  • Lead the maintenance, extension and feature development across all facets of our software’s backend, with the opportunity to work on all layers of the application, including AWS infrastructure
  • Architect and implement new software solutions, leading the overall structural design and fostering engineering best practice within a small team
  • Collaborate closely with our design, front-end, and client-facing teams
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to Huguenots’ growing backend team

  • Worldwide travel insurance
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Modern offices with stunning City views
  • Best-in-class medical/dental insurance
  • Regular company events in a sociable workplace environment
  • Roof terrace, canteen, cycle storage and showers
  • You have 10+ years’ experience in professional Python development, with at least 5 years of experience working with Django specifically
  • Mastery of the full product development life cycle
  • Proven experience tackling and, where necessary delegating, large, complex tasks, whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail
  • A confident and positive communication style with an ability to guide and inspire more junior team members
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