Principal Engineer in UK

We're Synechron, a global consultancy Laser-focused on accelerating digital initiatives in financial services.

With over 14,500 members of staff across 17 countries and a unique mix of end-to-end digital, business and technology services, we help clients solve complex challenges with modern and innovative solutions.

We're big enough to be taken seriously, yet small enough to operate with an agile, open, relationship-driven approach.

Our clients come to us with problems that need genuine thought, intelligence and knowledge; we're not just putting bodies on seats.

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Engineer who will be instrumental in shaping our client's architectural strategies, guiding technical solutions, and engaging in high-level discussions with CTOs to ensure alignment of technology initiatives.

This role requires a unique combination of strategic thinking, leadership, and hands-on development expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with CTOs and technical leaders across subgroups to define and implement scalable, robust, and secure technology solutions.
• Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-level systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing platforms.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and advancements to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage.
• Provide hands-on coding expertise when necessary, contributing to critical development projects and ensuring best practices in software engineering.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Facilitate architectural governance and decision-making processes, ensuring adherence to principles and standards.
• Develop technical roadmaps that align with the company's strategic objectives and deliver tangible business value.
• Represent the technology organisation in executive meetings, articulating technical strategies and their business implications effectively.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in software development and architecture, with a proven track record in a leadership role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical senior executives.
• Deep awareness of technology, development best practices and emerging trends across the industry.
• Expertise in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, Scala, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in cloud computing platforms - preferably in GCP - and experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.
• Strong background in distributed computing and familiarity with technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and distributed cache systems (Hazelcast, Redis).
• Experience with database management and proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK Stack).
• Strong leadership skills, team-builder and influencer.
• Certifications in cloud architecture, project management, or relevant fields are a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all.

We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply.

We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce.

Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.