Principal Developer Payzone Channel

Summary

Salary:Competitive plus comprehensive benefits package
Grade: 4
Reporting Line: Head of Integration Engineering and Core Systems
Contact Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester/London
Closing Date: 26th June

What to expect

The Principal Developer is responsible for defining and driving engineering standards technical direction and delivery excellence across the software development function. They provide strategic leadership across multiple teams working closely with stakeholders to ensure business requirements are understood shaped and translated into effective technical delivery. Working with the Product Director they help set departmental direction support planning and prioritisation and ensure the engineering function continues to develop to meet business needs. The role is accountable for creating the conditions for high performance across the department by supporting Lead Developers and wider engineering teams ensuring people are engaged performing effectively and continuously moving forward. As a senior member of the Engineering function Principal Engineers play a key role in modernising platforms improving the quality and consistency of delivery and ensuring the technology estate evolves in line with organisational priorities.

This role initially will be accountable for the development teams across the Post Office Payzone channel however there is also scope for the role to be expanded across other development squads and areas in the future.

What we can do for you

Our business is changing andwe understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed to help us achieve our ambitious a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes:Select benefits as

• 27.5 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years) plus bank holidays
• Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
• Annual car allowance
• Generous pension scheme with minimum 9% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 digital GP servicesand our Employee Assistance Programme
• 6 xLife assurance and income protection after 12 monthsservice
• Over 400 online courses mentoring apprenticeships and development programmes
• Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts& savings

What youll need to succeed

• Extensive experience across multiple programming languages and technology stacks with the ability to provide technical leadership across a broad software landscape. Familiarity with languages and frameworks such as JavaScript TypeScript HTML/CSS Java Python Go NodeJS and modern frontend technologies such as React or React Native is advantageous.
• Proven expertise in defining and governing cloud-native application development distributed systems and microservices architecture across multiple teams or products.
• Proven experience in shaping and embedding Agile methodologies engineering governance and best software development practices at a departmental level.
• Strong understanding of automated testing strategies CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices with the ability to drive consistency and quality across teams.
• Deep knowledge of software design principles architectural patterns and engineering best practices with the ability to apply them pragmatically across a wide range of technical challenges.
• Strong understanding of API design integration patterns database technologies security principles and non-functional requirements such as scalability resilience and performance.
• Proven expertise in DevOps practices platform engineering and modern cloud environments such as AWS Azure or GCP with the ability to influence technical direction and adoption.
• Significant leadership experience across technical teams with the ability to support coach and develop Lead Engineers and other senior engineering colleagues.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders product teams and technical teams to align engineering delivery with business goals.
• Experience in setting engineering standards shaping technical strategy and contributing to long term roadmaps that support organisational objectives.

About us

At Post Office Ltd were proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation our commitment to personal face-to-face service remains core to who we are.

Our journey is one of reflection growth and meaningful change. Were looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience purpose and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters partners and the communities they serve.

If youre driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future built on progress and integrity wed love to hear from you. For more details visit

Application Guidance

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While weve outlined key skills above we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident Employer we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description please contact

Were thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately were unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.