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.