REMOTE PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER in London

REMOTE PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER in London

London Full-Time 140000 - 140000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the development of real-time trading technology and mentor fellow engineers.
  • Company: Join a leading financial technology firm with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Earn up to £140,000 plus bonuses, flexible working, and great health benefits.
  • Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of financial tech while making a real impact in the industry.
  • Qualifications: Strong C#/.NET experience and proven leadership in building scalable systems.

The predicted salary is between 140000 - 140000 £ per year.

Harrington Starr is partnering with a leading financial technology firm to hire a Principal C# Software Engineer based in London.

This is a senior technical leadership role focused on real-time trading technology, platform modernisation and re-architecture, combining hands-on engineering, architecture and mentoring.

  • Lead platform development through to production and improve scalability, resilience and performance.
  • Partner with Engineering, Product and Operations to deliver practical technical solutions.
  • Mentor engineers and champion engineering standards, best practices and continuous improvement.

Strong C#/.NET software engineering experience.

Proven experience building scalable, high-performance distributed systems.

Financial markets experience, ideally across electronic trading, OTC derivatives, fixed income, FX or similar, with strong technical leadership skills.

Up to £140,000 base salary + discretionary bonus.

~25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

~Hybrid and flexible working.

~Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance.

~Pension and Employee Assistance Programme.

If you’re a Principal-level C# engineer looking to shape architecture, modernise complex platforms and work on real-time financial technology, we’d love to hear from you.

REMOTE PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER in London employer: Harrington Starr

Join a dynamic and innovative capital markets technology business in London, where your contributions as a Junior Account Manager will directly impact client success and company growth. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits, this role offers you the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Experience the unique advantage of working in a scaling firm backed by a leading growth investor, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

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Contact Details:

Harrington Starr Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace REMOTE PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER in London

C#/.NET
Real-time Trading Technology
Platform Modernisation
Re-architecture
Scalability
Resilience
Performance Improvement