Principal Tech Leader: Architecture, Strategy & Mentorship

Aviva plc; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

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.