At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical strategy and design scalable systems for personalisation and ML features.
- Company: Dynamic tech company in Central London with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence across teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving engineering excellence and mentoring future leaders.
- Qualifications: Strong background in Java/Python and experience with Machine Learning systems.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to join us on a contract basis. This is a hybrid position and will require 3 days per week on client site in Central London.
Role responsibilities:
- Define and drive technical strategy, architecture, and engineering standards across the Personalisation domain
- Design and deliver scalable systems supporting personalisation, search, recommendations, and ML-powered features
- Partner closely with Product, Data Science, and Design to deliver customer-centric solutions
- Lead and influence technical decision-making across multiple teams and platforms
- Mentor and support senior engineers, helping to raise the overall engineering capability
- Improve engineering quality, reliability, and productivity through best practices, tooling, and platform enhancements
Who you are:
- An experienced technical leader with a strong background in Java/Python and large-scale production systems
- Strong experience working with Machine Learning systems and collaborating with Data Science teams
- Skilled in system design and architecture, with the ability to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions
- Comfortable working across cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders
- Passionate about growing others and driving engineering excellence
- A strong communicator who can influence technical and business decisions at all levels
Principal Engineer - Contract - Outside IR35 employer: Mindera
Mindera is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to grow in the tech industry. With a hybrid working model based in Bracknell, employees benefit from flexible arrangements while engaging in meaningful projects that enhance their skills in cutting-edge technologies. The company prioritises employee development and offers competitive compensation, ensuring that team members feel valued and motivated in their roles.
