Principal Polyglot Engineer

Are you a seasoned software engineer with a passion for developing high-quality, scalable solutions across diverse technologies? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where adaptability and cross-functional expertise are key? Our client is looking for a Principal Engineer to join their team – someone who not only brings deep technical skill but also embraces the role of a polyglot developer, ready to drive innovation and impact.

Your Impact: As a Principal Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of the tech strategy, architecting solutions that are resilient, efficient, and future-focused. You’ll work across a modern tech stacks, spearheading projects that leverage the best of React, React Native, Node.js, Typescript/Javascript, and Go. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, influencing cloud architecture, and ensuring that their solutions are robust, scalable, and optimized for performance.

Tech Stack:

• React & React Native – Build seamless, user-centric interfaces across web and mobile platforms.
• Node.js – Design backend systems that are efficient, high-performing, and scalable.
• Typescript/Javascript – Write clean, maintainable code with strong type-checking and modern features.
• Go – Leverage Go’s efficiency to build high-performance microservices and backend systems.

Why The Client Values Polyglot Developers: In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, being skilled in multiple languages is more than an asset – it’s essential. As their Principal Engineer, you’ll need to work across languages and frameworks, integrating cloud technologies and architecting solutions that balance scalability, maintainability, and performance. They need someone who can pivot quickly, adapt to new tools, and ensure that each component of their stack works in harmony to deliver exceptional user experiences.

What You’ll Bring:

• Adaptability: Fluency in multiple programming languages and frameworks with a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies as needed.
• Architectural Vision: Experience designing and implementing cloud architectures that are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: A track record of solving complex challenges using a mix of backend and frontend technologies.
• Technical Leadership: The ability to mentor other engineers and drive best practices across the team.

This position is a hybrid one where you will be required to work from the clients Reading office 2 days a week. The office is modern and has lots of space. If you feel you could be suitable please apply for immediate consideration.