Wanted: Principal Engineer

Wanted: Principal Engineer

Full-Time 58500 - 71500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the development of cutting-edge backend systems using Kotlin and mentor junior engineers.
  • Company: Join a rapidly growing tech for good company transforming digital infrastructure.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic team culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment with top-tier engineers.
  • Qualifications: Strong Kotlin experience and a passion for building robust microservices.

The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.

We’re working with a rapidly growing tech for good company that is transforming how data, automation, and smart integrations shape the future of digital infrastructure. Their platform optimises real-time operations, connecting users with seamless, intelligent technology solutions.

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with deep expertise in Kotlin to help scale and enhance their high performance systems. This is an opportunity to work with modern backend architecture, collaborating with top-tier engineers in a fast-moving, product-focused environment.

Responsibilities as a Principal Engineer:

  • Contribute to the businesses technology strategy and architecture
  • Contribute to the backend Kotlin infrastructure
  • Ship resilient and well tested production code
  • Collaborate with different teams to deliver value that aligns to business objectives
  • Mentor and coach more junior members of the team
  • Continuously evolve and improve the ways of working in the business

Key Requirements:

  • Strong commercial experience in the Kotlin ecosystem for backend development
  • Confidence to work with Spring Boot or Ktor to build robust microservices
  • Strong ability to write secure, resilient, and well-tested code
  • Ability to align engineering to ambitious commercial objectives
  • Experience in line management responsibilities while remaining deeply technical
  • Desire for building API-first products
  • Deep understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and test-driven development
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, including peer reviews

Wanted: Principal Engineer employer: Ozone Talent

As a leading player in the EV sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment where innovation meets collaboration. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while our inclusive culture fosters teamwork and creativity. Located in a vibrant area, we provide competitive salaries and benefits, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

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Contact Details:

Ozone Talent Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Wanted: Principal Engineer

Kotlin
Spring Boot
Ktor
Microservices
Secure Coding
Resilient Code Development
API-first Product Development