Principal Software Engineer (Investments)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Investments): Lead the transformation from legacy systems to modern cloud-native architecture with an accent on high-level solution design, cloud architecture, and data-driven decision-making. Focus on defining architectural principles, mentoring teams, and guiding strategic technology choices in a collaborative environment.

Location: Hybrid based in Bristol, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £95,000 dependent on experience

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, combining cutting-edge technology with award-winning service to help over 1.8 million clients save and invest with confidence.

What you will do

• Define and document high-level solution architectures, outlining trade-offs, risks, and dependencies.
• Provide architectural principles and best-practice guidelines to empower engineering teams.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making with cross-team metrics for continuous improvement.
• Guide cloud architecture choices, focusing on container orchestration and AWS services.
• Support teams through mentoring, pairing, and skills development.
• Lead discussions on event-driven architecture, cost forecasting, and future state design.

Requirements

• Location: Hybrid role based in Bristol, UK
• English: B2 level or higher
• Proven leadership in legacy technology transformation and cloud migration.
• Strong expertise in modern architectural patterns, cloud-native design, and container orchestration.
• Excellent communication skills to influence at all organizational levels.
• Experience coaching teams on engineering and architecture best practices.

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a Solution or Enterprise Architect.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and/or Java.
• Understanding of Developer Experience optimization tools and frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure.
• Flexible working options including hybrid and flexible hours.
• Enhanced parental leave and pension scheme with up to 11% employer contribution.
• Private medical insurance, health care cash plans, and health screening programme.
• Support programs including mental health counselling and wellness coaching.

Hiring process

• Introductory conversation with recruitment team (30 mins).
• Virtual first-stage interview with Senior Engineering Manager (30 mins).
• Virtual structured technical and competency interview (2 hours) and meeting with CTO (20-30 mins).