Principal Software Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Python): Lead the design and delivery of next-generation digital solutions within the hospitality-tech industry with an accent on architecting scalable, data-driven systems. Focus on shaping greenfield projects, defining technical vision, and ensuring reliability and performance across complex backend systems.

Location: Remote first (Occasional travel to London)

Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 per annum

Company

An established, global technology business operating in the hospitality-tech industry is seeking to lead the design and delivery of next-generation digital solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the technical vision and architectural direction for complex backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Partner with engineering leadership to define best practices, coding standards, and long-term technical strategy.
• Design, develop, and oversee the delivery of robust, production-grade software using Python, Django, Cloud Firestore, BigQuery, and Elasticsearch.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions impacting customer success.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance system performance and developer productivity.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years' experience in backend software development, including several years in a senior or principal-level engineering role.
• Expertise in Python (or similar backend language) with proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and microservices at scale.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure), and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Demonstrated experience influencing technical direction across teams and driving alignment on complex engineering decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity and additional benefits.
• Opportunity to shape greenfield projects from the ground up.
• Environment fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement through mentorship.
• Commitment to being an equal opportunities employer.