Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Full-Time 75000 - 75000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Grand Arcade

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the rebuild of a platform while mentoring junior engineers and designing scalable backend services.
  • Company: Join a leading tech firm in Liverpool with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, and great benefits.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in tech by working on cutting-edge projects and leading a talented team.
  • Qualifications: 5 years of backend experience with Node.js and TypeScript; frontend skills are a plus.

The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 Β£ per year.

Overview

Principal Software Engineer – Liverpool (hybrid).

Hyperloop Recruitment is partnering with a leading Liverpool-based tech firm seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team.

This role combines hands-on work (Type Script-focused stack) with technical leadership, including mentoring junior/mid-level engineers and collaborating with senior leadership.

The position is at the forefront of an entire platform rebuild and requires an experienced developer with strong backend skills for designing services, data flows, and integrations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain production systems using Node. js and Type Script.
  • Lead architectural design and deliver scalable backend services and data flows.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and mentor junior/mid-level engineers.
  • Contribute to frontend work as needed using React and Next. js.
  • Work on cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and leverage modern AI coding tools.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Ia C), and robust testing practices.

Qualifications

  • Strong backend development experience with Node. js and Type Script.
  • Frontend capabilities with React and Next. js are beneficial.
  • Cloud experience (Azure or AWS).
  • Fluency with modern AI coding tools, CI/CD, Ia C, and testing.
  • Excellent technical leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Experience contributing to platform rebuilds or large-scale system redesigns.
  • Salary expectation up to Β£75,000 (DOE) with benefits; hybrid role requiring 2 days per week in the Liverpool office.
  • Experience: 5 years required.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement (2 days per week in Liverpool office) and benefits as part of the compensation package.

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Grand Arcade

Contact Details:

Grand Arcade Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Software Engineer

Node.js
TypeScript
Backend Development
Architectural Design
Data Flows
Integrations
React