Principal Software Engineer & Tech Lead — Hybrid

Parallax Agency Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting agency in Leeds is hiring a Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead to shape client projects. This senior role requires deep technical expertise with a strategic approach, leading teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, working closely with diverse clients and teams. A range of benefits includes private healthcare, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical healthcare (Bupa)

4% matched pension

Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Flexible working

Quarterly company Hack Days

1 professional development day per month

City centre office

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 5 loyalty days

Team events

Enhanced maternity leave (12 weeks full pay)

Enhanced paternity leave (3 weeks at 90% salary)

2 streaming services or gym membership subsidised

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering or building AI applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Exceptional communication skills for presenting technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop long-term software architecture strategy.
• Lead technical discovery workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Balance strategic oversight with hands-on coding and deployment.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Champion test-driven development and code quality processes.

Skills

AI application development

Next.js or equivalent Javascript framework

React

AWS

DevOps and automation tools

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Test-driven development

Communication skills

Job description

A leading consulting agency in Leeds is hiring a Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead to shape client projects. This senior role requires deep technical expertise with a strategic approach, leading teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, working closely with diverse clients and teams. A range of benefits includes private healthcare, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.