Principal Engineer - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer specialized in engineering applications to join our dynamic team at physicsx. In this role, you will lead the design and development of innovative software solutions that empower our engineering teams to achieve exceptional results. Your expertise will drive the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability.As a Principal Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our organization. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that have a significant impact on our business and clients.

Your Impact The Principal Software Engineer plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our architectural framework by employing Distributed Domain Driven Design methodologies. This position is crucial for ensuring the resilience and scalability of our systems. You will influence architectural strategies and provide embedded consultation within projects, guiding teams to adopt best practices and effective design patterns. What You'll Do ● Architecture Leadership: Spearhead the definition and evolution of our architecture through Distributed Domain Driven Design principles. Serve as the strategic leader for core Architecture Quality Attributes (e.g., Availability, Performance, Scalability, Security) to guide architectural evaluations. Provide project-specific architectural consultation to advocate best practices, design patterns, and informed buy vs. build decisions.● Platform Capability Enhancement: Aid in prioritizing improvements across feature and data platforms. Enhance the documentation and communication of architectural descriptions through automation and innovative tools. Oversee platform-wide strategies, including naming conventions, protocol standards, and design patterns to ensure continuous value creation.● Effective Communication: Clearly articulate complex technical concepts in both written and verbal formats, tailored to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with various stakeholders to foster consensus when needed, ensuring alignment on architectural choices.

Why VerifoneVerifone has been a pioneering leader in the electronic payment technology sector for over 40 years. Recognized as one of the foremost brands in electronic payment solutions, we rank among the largest providers of payment systems globally.At Verifone, we foster a diverse and dynamic work environment where results-driven employees have ample opportunities to excel. Our collaboration with top retailers, merchants, banks, and third-party partners enables us to innovate and deliver cutting-edge payment solutions worldwide. We are committed to excellence in our products and services, with an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. Our team of dedicated professionals is at the forefront of the payments industry, driven by experience, innovation, and a bold spirit. Whether we're developing advanced secure payment platforms or exploring new markets for electronic payments, our passion for innovation propels each employee toward personal and professional success.About The RoleWe are looking for a Principal Software Engineer based in London to provide technical leadership for our global payment gateway systems. This role involves designing and evolving core platform capabilities, guiding architectural decisions across microservices, and mentoring engineers while remaining hands-on with critical systems built using Java and Spring Boot.This position is central to shaping the technical direction of systems responsible for processing high-volume, mission-critical financial transactions globally.In this role, you will go beyond mere feature delivery. You will be instrumental in driving architectural decisions, establishing engineering standards, and influencing how teams design, build, and maintain secure, scalable backend systems. Success is characterized by technical leadership, sound judgment in complex trade-offs, and ownership of systems that must operate reliably under real-world loads and regulatory requirements.Collaboration with senior engineering, platform, product, and infrastructure teams will be crucial to ensure our systems scale effectively, remain secure, and uphold the highest standards for availability and performance.

Join Our MissionAt Omnea, we’re transforming enterprise operations by focusing on the often cumbersome procurement process. Imagine a world where a single purchase no longer takes months, requiring 50+ emails and approvals from Finance, Legal, Security, and IT. We aim to change that.Backed by $75M from Khosla Ventures, Insight Partners, and Accel, our AI-driven platform seamlessly connects every stakeholder, step, and system to facilitate quick, safe, and efficient purchasing. Experience automated approvals, real-time supplier risk assessments, and complete visibility into spending—all from one centralized location.With a $7B+ untapped market, our growth trajectory speaks volumes. We have achieved a tenfold increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), reaching double-digit millions in just 18 months, and have earned the trust of global enterprises like Spotify, MongoDB, Monzo, and Albertsons. We are proud to be recognized as the 4th fastest growing startup in Europe.Our experienced team includes former members of Tessian, the cybersecurity tech firm backed by Sequoia, Balderton, and Accel, who have successfully scaled unicorns and launched world-class products. You will collaborate with industry leaders including Ben, Abs, Sabrina, and Rebe.Your RoleWe are on the lookout for an outstanding, product-focused full-stack software engineer to join our engineering team. As we aim to scale from our current double-digit customers to over 200 enterprise clients and significantly increase our revenue over the next 2–3 years, your contributions will be vital in driving our product, team, and company growth as we transition from a 'start-up' to a 'scale-up'.You will be joining us at a crucial moment. We recently secured $50M in Series B funding from Khosla Ventures, Insight Partners, and Accel.

About Indicium AI Indicium AI is a premier global consultancy specializing in AI-driven solutions, recognized by leading enterprises for our expertise in deploying AI at scale. Our extensive experience spans key sectors including Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing. We focus on transforming AI from strategy to implementation, ensuring our clients achieve significant business outcomes with unparalleled speed and clarity. With over 600 AI specialists across five global offices, we collaborate with top-tier partners such as Anthropic, Databricks, AWS, OpenAI, and Microsoft to deliver impactful AI solutions. Overview We are in search of a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to spearhead innovative projects within our Energy & Commodities Trading division. This pivotal role requires a blend of exceptional technical skills and extensive knowledge of trading environments. You will design and implement critical systems that facilitate real-time trading decisions, while mentoring our engineering teams and fostering top-level client relationships. Your expertise will influence architectural decisions, operational models, and data strategies in fast-paced trading scenarios.

Join Wayve Technologies as a Principal Application Software Engineer and be part of a pioneering team that is transforming the future of autonomous driving. This role involves leading software application development, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and driving innovative solutions to real-world challenges in the automotive industry.The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering, a strong understanding of algorithms, and a passion for cutting-edge technology. You will play a critical role in enhancing our software architecture and ensuring the scalability and performance of our applications.

Join Elastic, the leading Search AI Company, as a Principal Software Engineer II focused on Search Internals for Lucene and Elasticsearch. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive expertise to drive the evolution of our core search capabilities, ensuring we deliver an unparalleled search experience. Collaborate within a globally-distributed team of seasoned engineers to enhance our search infrastructure, including indexing and retrieval. You will define the technical vision and roadmap for Elasticsearch, working closely with product teams to shape innovative solutions that meet user needs. Your insights will continuously improve the search experience, making you a key authority in the field.

Join CoreWeave as a Principal Engineer!At CoreWeave, we are redefining the cloud landscape for AI innovation. Our platform is tailored for trailblazers, offering cutting-edge technology and a collaborative environment designed to empower innovators to construct and expand AI solutions with assuredness. Serving leading AI labs, startups, and global corporations, we blend exceptional infrastructure performance with extensive technical know-how to expedite breakthroughs and transform compute power into actionable capabilities. Since our founding in 2017, we have proudly transitioned to a publicly traded entity (Nasdaq: CRWV) as of March 2025. Discover more at www.coreweave.com.As a Living Wage accredited Employer, we prioritize fair compensation for all our employees.

At Intercom, we're revolutionizing customer service through our advanced AI solutions. Our flagship AI agent, Fin, empowers businesses to deliver exceptional customer experiences, ensuring they're always available to assist users. When combined with our Helpdesk, Fin forms the Intercom Customer Service Suite, a comprehensive solution for addressing complex customer queries that require a personal touch.Since our inception in 2011, we have gained the trust of nearly 30,000 businesses globally, setting the standard for customer service excellence. Our commitment to innovation drives us to push boundaries and deliver unparalleled value to our clients.What’s the opportunity?As a Principal Engineer at Intercom, you'll take the lead in defining and executing key strategic initiatives. This role offers you the autonomy to impact the engineering organization significantly. You'll be responsible for developing both back-end and front-end systems, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, researchers, and data analysts. Additionally, you'll mentor and coach fellow engineers while partnering with Group Engineering Managers on technical strategy and leadership.What will I be doing?In this role, you will:Utilize your domain expertise to lead pivotal projects within our R&D organization.Provide insights on project progress, risks, and challenges to guide resource allocation and prioritization effectively.Contribute to our technical architecture, ensuring our systems scale to meet growing customer demands.Prioritize agility alongside scalability and availability, with a focus on continuous deployment and incremental releases.Engage in all software development phases, including ideation, prototyping, design, and implementation, balancing hands-on development with architectural leadership.Leverage state-of-the-art tools to enhance productivity and streamline problem-solving.

Join us at Docker, where we revolutionize app development, allowing developers to concentrate on what truly matters. Our remote-first global team thrives on innovation and enhancing the developer experience. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker stands as the premier tool for building, sharing, and running applications—trusted by both startups and Fortune 100 companies. As we rapidly expand, we're just getting started. Come aboard and enjoy this exciting journey!We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Docker Agents) to join our AI engineering team to shape the future of containerized AI agents. Docker containers provide the ideal environment for hosting and executing AI agents, ensuring isolation, portability, and reproducibility. You will work on our open-source project, cagent (https://github.com/docker/cagent), and enhance it to empower developers in building, deploying, and scaling intelligent agents utilizing Docker’s container technology.This is a unique opportunity to influence how developers harness containers for AI agents on a large scale. You will establish the technical vision, spearhead architectural decisions, and collaborate with engineers and leaders across Docker to integrate containerized agent capabilities into the developer experience.

Join our dynamic team at AFRY as a Principal Civil Engineer, where you will lead innovative projects and drive engineering excellence in the heart of London. We are looking for a talented professional who can demonstrate exceptional technical skills and a commitment to sustainability and infrastructure development.

Join Ramboll as a Principal Electrical Engineer in our London office, where you'll lead innovative projects and collaborate with a talented team of engineers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of electrical engineering in a dynamic environment.

Join Our Team as a Principal Geotechnical EngineerWe offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, reaching up to £60,000 per annum, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.Location: South East LondonOur esteemed consultancy firm is on the lookout for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to bolster our Geotechnical National Service line at our London office. We seek individuals who are ideally Civil Engineers with a minimum of 4 years' experience. You will be stepping into a highly respected professional team known for its commitment to quality, technical expertise, and the delivery of commercially viable solutions for our clients.As the Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will focus on ground movement analysis and collaborate closely with structural engineers on a portfolio of significant developments in London and across the nation. You will be responsible for delivering integrated ground investigations, preparing interpretative reports, and providing geotechnical design advice for a diverse array of projects, including tall towers, deep basements, retaining walls, ground improvement, and earthworks by leveraging both national and local resources. Your role will also involve sharing technical support across the business, enhancing the resilience and strength of our national virtual team.

Join AECOM as a Principal RAMS Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety of our engineering projects. You will be responsible for leading RAMS assessments, implementing innovative methodologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results.

At Mindera, we create exceptional software solutions with a team of passionate individuals. We are currently seeking a Principal Java Engineer with extensive experience in the retail domain to join our dynamic crew!This is a six-month contract role that operates outside of IR35 regulations. The position requires you to work in our Paddington office three days a week.Role Responsibilities:Lead technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team, proactively identifying challenges and offering innovative solutions.Influence product and business strategies through technical expertise.Hands-on Software Development:Develop high-quality Java applications utilizing frameworks like Spring Boot or Micronaut.Create resilient services that facilitate secure, high-volume payment transactions.Integrate with acquiring banks, payment gateways, and fraud detection systems.Cloud & DevOps Practices:Design and maintain cloud-native solutions on platforms such as Azure, employing Terraform and Kubernetes.Oversee CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless deployment to production environments.Manage monitoring, alerting, and observability using tools like OpenTelemetry and Dynatrace.Security & Compliance:Promote secure coding practices and data protection across all services.Collaboration & Mentoring:Collaborate closely with product owners, engineering leads, and other stakeholders to define and refine technical solutions.Mentor junior, mid-level, and senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.Establish and advocate for best practices in code reviews, testing, delivery, and operational support.Continuous Improvement:Consistently enhance platform reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.Stay abreast of technology trends and proactively seek opportunities for innovation.

AECOM is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver innovative electrical engineering solutions in a dynamic environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to complete projects on time and within budget.

ABOUT AvolutionJoin Avolution, a prestigious global leader in Enterprise Architecture Software with over 20 years of experience. Our established presence spans across London, Sydney, Northern Virginia, and Singapore, and we are recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant as an industry frontrunner. Become part of our intelligent, friendly team, where your skills and initiative will drive our growth while enjoying a culture rated as collegial, collaborative, flexible, and supportive by our employees.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud & Infrastructure SecurityDesign, manage, and enhance security configurations across Azure and AWS environments, ensuring seamless integration with Office 365.Implement and enforce industry best practices for identity and access management (IAM) in Azure AD (Entra ID) and AWS IAM.Monitor cloud workloads for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and threats utilizing tools such as Microsoft Defender.Collaborate with DevOps/Engineering teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines, advocating for DevSecOps principles.Conduct thorough security assessments, including aiding in penetration testing and risk evaluations to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.Endpoint & Identity SecurityEnhance device posture, compliance, and management utilizing Microsoft Intune and Defender for Endpoint.Develop and maintain solid conditional access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and endpoint protection policies.Oversee secure identity lifecycle processes, enforcing least-privilege access and zero-trust principles.Security OperationsRespond promptly to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities with thorough investigations and remediation actions.Perform regular risk assessments, security reviews, and internal audits.Manage and optimize security tools, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and the Microsoft Defender suite.Lead incident response efforts and coordinate with cross-functional teams.Compliance & GovernanceSupport ISO 27001:2022 recertification and ongoing compliance activities, including internal audits.Prepare for and assist in obtaining additional compliance certifications (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR) to facilitate company growth.Develop, maintain, and enhance security policies, procedures, and technical documentation.Track, report on, and address audit findings or compliance gaps.Collaboration & CulturePartner with globally distributed teams across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.Educate internal teams on security best practices and cultivate a security-first culture through training and awareness initiatives.

About Anaplan Anaplan builds AI-powered scenario planning and analysis tools that help businesses make smarter decisions. Over 2,400 organizations worldwide, including Fortune 50 leaders like Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer, rely on Anaplan’s platform to stay competitive. Our teams share a strong commitment to client success and a culture that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and celebrating achievements at every level. We focus on strategic goals, value-driven work, and disciplined execution, creating space for growth, recognition, and connection. Role Overview: Principal Infrastructure Engineer Anaplan is hiring a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design and deployment of a multi-region HashiCorp Vault platform. This role serves as the Subject Matter Expert for secrets management and governance, supporting hundreds of engineers and global clients. This is a hybrid role based in London, with at least two days per week in the office. What You Will Do Architect, design, and implement a new multi-region HashiCorp Vault platform on public cloud infrastructure. Own the solution architecture, maintaining high-quality design documents and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs). Develop and test strategies to ensure platform resilience, including performance, Disaster Recovery (DR), and High Availability (HA). Act as the primary SME for Vault and modern secrets management, promoting best practices across the organization. Work closely with stakeholders, platform teams, and software engineers to integrate their services securely with the Vault ecosystem. Partner with Security to define and meet control requirements for the Vault platform, covering policy standards, privileged access, audit/evidence, and compliance needs. Lead regular security discussions and maintain a proactive security posture within the company.

Role Overview Intercom is hiring a Principal Engineer - Go-To-Market in London. This role influences product direction and turns market insights into practical engineering outcomes. The Principal Engineer works closely with teams across the company to help ensure products align with customer needs as they change.