Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

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

  • Tasks: Lead the design of scalable software solutions and solve complex business challenges.
  • Company: Verifile, an award-winning provider of CV verification and background screening services.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive wellbeing support, including wellness programmes, gym discounts, and holiday trading.
  • Other info: Join a diverse team that values individuality and fosters creativity.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of technology while driving innovation and engineering excellence.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in software delivery with expertise in Azure, C#, and cloud development.

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

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.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. Using your deep technical expertise, you will design scalable solutions, influence architectural decisions, and solve complex business challenges. You will help raise engineering standards, drive innovation, and enable the delivery of reliable products that create real value for our customers.

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.

Whats 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 dont 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!

Be Yourself: Were 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 employer: Verifile Ltd

At Verifile, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and growth of our team members. Our hybrid work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while our comprehensive benefits package supports health, finances, and community engagement. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will not only shape the future of our technology but also have ample opportunities for professional development in a diverse and inclusive environment that values your unique contributions.

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Contact Details:

Verifile Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Software Engineer

Azure
C#
ASP.NET
React
APIs
Cloud-Based Development
Software Architecture Design