Staff / Principal Software Engineer
- Cambridge
- Permanent
- Permanent IT
- EKm28-1601124
- 28/05/2025
Staff / Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid – Cambridge HQ | UK Remote-Friendly | Circa £110k+
A leading provider of global payment and data solutions is looking for a Staff or Principal Software Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to take a senior role in shaping the architecture and technical direction of a platform that supports billions of transactions worldwide.
The ideal candidate will bring deep backend engineering expertise, particularly within the JVM ecosystem (Java, Kotlin, or Go), although experienced engineers from a Microsoft stack background (C#/.Net) will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!
Hybrid – Cambridge HQ | UK Remote-Friendly | Circa £110k+
A leading provider of global payment and data solutions is looking for a Staff or Principal Software Engineer to join their high-performing engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to take a senior role in shaping the architecture and technical direction of a platform that supports billions of transactions worldwide.
The ideal candidate will bring deep backend engineering expertise, particularly within the JVM ecosystem (Java, Kotlin, or Go), although experienced engineers from a Microsoft stack background (C#/.Net) will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of scalable, distributed systems handling high volumes of global traffic.
- Define and influence long-term technical strategy across engineering teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance backend services.
- Champion engineering best practices around code quality, testing, and CI/CD.
- Mentor and support the growth of other engineers in the team.
- Proven experience building and scaling backend systems in production environments.
- Deep knowledge of the JVM stack (Java, Kotlin, Go), or strong C#/.Net experience with a willingness to adapt.
- Experience leading technical design and architecture in cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, product-driven environments.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Flexible hybrid working with access to a Cambridge-based HQ.
- UK-wide remote flexibility for the right candidate.
- Competitive compensation – starting around £110k+ depending on experience.
- A high-impact, technically challenging role in a company building for global scale.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now!