Principal Software Engineer

Senior Tech Lead / Principal Engineer Remote (1 day a week in the office) | £90,000–£110,000I'm partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing FinTech that's looking for a Senior Tech Lead / Principal Engineer to lead its engineering function and play a key role in shaping the future of its platform.This isn't just about technical excellence, although that's essential. They're looking for someone who can inspire a team, make confident architectural decisions, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster a strong engineering culture.What you'll be working with:PythonFastAPIDjangoAPI-driven web applicationsWhat you'll bring:Strong Python engineering experienceTechnical leadership and architectural decision-makingExperience building scalable web applications and APIsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsA calm, pragmatic approach to production issues and technical challengesBonus points for:FinTech or Financial Services experienceFCA-regulated environment knowledgeMortgage or lending domain experienceExperience integrating AI into software productsWhy join?You'll be joining a business that's growing rapidly, with over 25 recent hires and plenty more planned. The engineering team has genuine influence over technical direction, and the CEO actively encourages innovation and rapid delivery.Current projects include:AI-powered product enhancementsMortgage sourcing integrationsUnderwriting automationData integrations to improve affordability assessmentsStreamlining mortgage application routingThe package:£90,000–£110,000Remote-first with one office day per week (typically Thursdays)30 days holidayPensionHealthcare cashback schemeIf you're an experienced engineering leader looking for a role where you can have real technical influence while building a collaborative, high-performing team, I'd love to speak with you.Apply now or message me directly for a confidential conversation.