Principal Developer at Waracle, London/Remote, £Contract Option

Role Overview

We are looking for a collaborative Principal Developer to act as a technical North Star across multiple squads. In this role, you’ll move beyond just writing code to shaping the very architecture of our digital products, ensuring they are secure, high-performing, and inclusive by design.

This is a Hybrid role, offering the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life, with 2 days a week spent connecting with colleagues in our London office. This role can be permanent or an Inside IR35 contract.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and evolve technical architecture across various large-scale programmes.
• Trusted Advisor: Build meaningful relationships with client stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
• Mentorship & Growth: Actively support the career journeys of Lead and Senior Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Innovation: Select the tools and frameworks that allow us to scale, while balancing commercial needs with high-quality user experiences.
• Community Building: Define and evolve our practice standards, contributing your unique insights to Waracle’s collective body of knowledge.