Principal Software Engineer in Bedford

Principal Software Engineer in Bedford

Bedford Full-Time 75000 - 85000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design of innovative software solutions and tackle complex challenges.
  • Company: Join Verifile, a top provider of CV verification and background screening services.
  • Benefits: Enjoy wellness programmes, gym discounts, and flexible holiday trading.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values individuality and creativity.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of technology while making a real impact on recruitment.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in software development with expertise in Azure, C#, and React.

The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.

Who we are? Verifile is an award-winning leading provider of CV verification and background screening services using innovative technology and methodology. We carry out background checks on candidates to enable our clients to make informed and long-term rewarding recruitment decisions.

About the role:

  • Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions that support our products, customers, and future growth.
  • Shape technical direction by making pragmatic architectural decisions that balance innovation, quality, and long term sustainability.
  • Champion engineering excellence by raising standards, improving practices, and enabling teams to deliver high quality solutions.
  • Collaborate across engineering, product, and wider business teams to turn complex challenges into effective technology solutions.
  • Raise the capability of the engineering team by sharing expertise, providing technical guidance, mentoring others, and demonstrating best practice in design, delivery, and problem solving.

The must haves:

  • Proven experience delivering high quality software solutions within modern engineering environments.
  • Strong technical expertise across Azure, C#, ASP.NET, React, APIs, and cloud based development.
  • Experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures.
  • A passion for innovation, with experience using AI tools to enhance software development.
  • Strong understanding of secure development practices within SaaS or compliance driven environments.
  • Ability to influence technical decisions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The nice to haves:

  • Experience working with data migration, integrations, or complex data driven solutions.
  • Experience within SaaS products and commercially focused technology environments.

We'd also love you to: Ensure that the company values are reflected in your own work and behaviour: Put People First, Own It, Be Curious, Succeed Together, Delight Your Customer.

What's in it for you: Every member of our team at Verifile is valued, which is why we support their wellbeing fully with a range of benefits to help them thrive both inside and outside of work. Grouped around four priorities - health, time, finances, and community, we don't have enough space to list them all, but it does include Holiday Trading, retail discounts, Life assurance, medical services, wellness programmes, fitness classes, gym discounts and much more!

All our employees will be required to undergo background screening to BS7858 standards.

Salary: Salary range for this role is £75,000-£85,000 DOE.

Be Yourself: We're building a place where everyone feels comfortable and is empowered to bring their individuality to work. A place where everyone feels safe to share their experience and know that their individual voice will be heard, valued and respected. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. Join our community and help us make the World a more honest and safe place to work.

Principal Software Engineer in Bedford employer: Verifile Limited

At Verifile, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and growth of our team members. Our inclusive work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance recruitment processes. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to diversity, we empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.

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Contact Details:

Verifile Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Software Engineer in Bedford

Software Development
Azure
C#
ASP.NET
React
API Development
Cloud-Based Development