Are you an experienced Software Engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, combining technical expertise with people management and the opportunity to help shape an evolving AI-focused engineering team?
We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead and develop a growing team of engineers
What will you be doing?
- Taking ownership of people management, including 1:1s, performance reviews, career development and mentoring.
- Driving collaboration and communication across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Providing technical direction and contributing to high-level software architecture.
- Remaining hands-on with development, balancing leadership responsibilities with practical engineering.
- Championing engineering best practice, particularly Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Exploring and introducing new testing approaches, tools and AI-enabled development practices.
What we're looking for:
- Strong software engineering experience, ideally at Senior or Principal level.
- Proven experience leading, mentoring and managing engineering teams.
- Strong technical skills in Python and TypeScript, with Python being particularly important.
- A solid understanding and practical experience of TDD and software testing best practice.
- Experience introducing or improving testing frameworks, tooling or AI-powered engineering tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bring teams together.
- Experience with software architecture is highly advantageous.
- An interest in AI and a genuine desire to develop further in this space.
Why consider this opportunity?
You'll have the chance to shape a growing engineering team, influence technical direction and introduce modern engineering practices, while helping drive the organisation's journey into AI.
If you're a technically strong engineering leader who enjoys developing people as much as developing software, we'd love to hear from you!
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Software Engineering Manager in Oxford employer: Paritas Recruitment
As a leading global consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our Bromborough location offers employees the chance to engage in meaningful projects while benefiting from competitive rates and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Join us to enhance your IT skills and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced enterprise setting.
