PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER - eDV CLEARED
NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN LONDON FOR AN eDV CLEARED PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER
- Salary: Up to £120,000 + Clearance Bonus
- Location: London
- Clearance: Active eDV clearance required for high-side IT access
- Type: Permanent
I'm currently working with a leading technology organisation operating across National Security and Defence, who are looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join their growing engineering function.
This is a senior technical leadership position where you'll be working on complex, mission-critical systems, taking ownership of technical delivery across multiple teams and helping shape solutions that have a genuine impact.
THE ROLE
As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll act as a senior technical authority, working closely with engineering teams, technical leads, customers and external partners.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Taking ownership of deliverables across multiple engineering teams and defining technical approaches to meet customer requirements.
- Acting as a key technical point of contact for your area of responsibility.
- Working with senior customers and external partners, coordinating technical activity across organisations.
- Providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and supporting the development of engineering capability.
- Contributing to technical architecture, design, development and delivery planning.
- Helping teams overcome complex technical and delivery challenges.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who has progressed into a senior/principal-level technical leadership role.
You’ll ideally have strong experience across one or more of the following:
- Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Maven and/or Python
- Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React and npm
- Designing, developing and deploying scalable software systems.
- DevOps and CI/CD practices.
- Containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Cloud technologies, ideally AWS.
- Agile software development environments.
- Leading, mentoring or providing technical direction to other engineers.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
WHY JOIN?
You'll be joining an organisation working on highly sensitive, technically challenging projects where your work will directly contribute to critical national security capabilities.
Alongside a salary of up to £120,000, the role offers a strong benefits package including:
- Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight.
- Private healthcare.
- Cash health plan.
- Holiday purchase/sell scheme.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Specialist training and career development programmes.
- A range of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
You must currently hold an active eDV clearance to be eligible for the high-side IT access required for the position.
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Principal Software Engineer - eDV Cleared in City of London employer: Searchability NS&D
As a leading organisation in cyber security and technology transformation, our client offers an exceptional work environment in London, where you can engage with high-impact Defence and National Security programmes. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned experts, this role promises not only career progression but also the chance to tackle complex challenges that make a real difference in securing sensitive environments.
