About the job
interactive investor is a flat-fee investment platform in the UK, supporting customers as they manage their financial futures. With nearly 30 years in the sector, the company manages close to £75 billion for over 450,000 customers and offers access to a wide range of UK and international investment options. The platform is also recognized for impartial financial journalism and an active investor community.
Role overview
The Lead Principal Software Engineer guides technical direction across several delivery teams. This position shapes discovery, design, planning, and architecture, acting as a subject matter expert in key technical areas. The role reports to the Senior Manager and works closely with teams across the business to develop and transition technical solutions into live environments. Supporting the Technical Engineering Manager, the Lead Principal Software Engineer oversees changes within defined parts of the technical landscape and ensures solutions move smoothly from delivery to production.
Key responsibilities
- Work with engineering teams to align solutions with strategic technology goals.
- Facilitate smooth knowledge transfer and technical solution handover across all team levels.
- Contribute to the discovery, architecture, and design of complex new solutions and patterns.
- Lead changes that introduce new architectural designs or significantly update existing systems.
- Support architectural and solution design decisions in line with the overall technology strategy.
- Encourage technical development and innovation within the team through design and research initiatives.
- Build team capability by sharing knowledge and mentoring others.
Location and compensation
Location: Hybrid arrangement, with three days per week based in Manchester.
Salary: Starting from £75,000.

