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Principal Tech Leader: Architecture, Strategy & Mentorship

Aviva plc

Leatherhead

On-site

GBP 85,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading insurance company in Leatherhead is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and design innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills, a solid understanding of agile methodologies, and the ability to inspire and lead a team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Starting Salary Circa £85,000
Bonus opportunity of 12%
Generous pension scheme
29 days holiday plus bank holidays
Up to 40% discount on Aviva products
Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares
Supportive policies including parental leave
Flexible benefits including sustainability options
3 paid volunteering days
Wellness support and tools

Qualifications

  • Skilled in backend development and modern UI technologies.
  • Proven leadership and mentorship in agile environments.
  • A solid understanding of software governance and assurance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership across software development.
  • Lead a team of engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Design complex applications and set software standards.

Skills

Backend development
Entity Framework
Oracle
SQL Server
AWS
HTML
CSS
Bootstrap
Agile environments
Software governance
Job description
A leading insurance company in Leatherhead is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and design innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills, a solid understanding of agile methodologies, and the ability to inspire and lead a team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
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