Principal Engineer (PERM)

Are you eager to land a brand new permanent role? Our client, a government association in Hampshire, are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to join their team and play a crucial role in their business systems operations. Position: Principal EngineerSalary: £74,781 - £87,244 per annumContract: PermanentWork Style: Hybrid Working Job Purpose: This is a rare and high-impact opportunity for an exceptional Principal Engineer to operate as the senior technical authority within Business Systems.You won’t just contribute to engineering decisions — you will set the direction.Duties:\n

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• Lead on our most complex and business-critical engineering challenges.
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• Shape and influence technology strategy across the organisation.
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• Define engineering standards, architecture and best practice at scale.
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• Provide technical assurance across platforms, integrations and systems.
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• Elevate capability by mentoring and inspiring engineers across multiple teams.
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Job Requirements:\n

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• Deep, broad technical expertise across software engineering, system design, integrations, Azure and enterprise platforms (e.g. CRM, Finance systems, APIs).
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• Proven track record leading large-scale engineering or architectural transformation.
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• Experience in product-aligned or service-led operating models
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• Strong understanding of modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
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• Strong ability to shape technical strategy and influence at senior level.
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• Experience providing technical governance and assurance across complex environments.
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Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. How to Apply:If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to or contact Tyrese on to discuss further.To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website