Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer Join Verifile to solve complex technical challenges, shape engineering standards, and build cloud solutions that deliver real value for our customers. Click here to apply We usually respond within two weeks Principal Software Engineer Who we are? Verifile is an award-winning leading provider of CV verification and background screening services using innovative technology and methodology. We carry out background checks on candidates to enable our clients to make informed and long-term rewarding recruitment decisions. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. Using your deep technical expertise, you will design scalable solutions, influence architectural decisions, and solve complex business challenges. You will help raise engineering standards, drive innovation, and enable the delivery of reliable products that create real value for our customers. About the role: Lead the design and delivery of scalable software solutions that support our products, customers, and future growth. Shape technical direction by making pragmatic architectural decisions that balance innovation, quality, and long term sustainability Champion engineering excellence by raising standards, improving practices, and enabling teams to deliver high quality solutions. Collaborate across engineering, product, and wider business teams to turn complex challenges into effective technology solutions. Raise the capability of the engineering team by sharing expertise, providing technical guidance, mentoring others, and demonstrating best practice in design, delivery, and problem solving. The must haves: Proven experience delivering high quality software solutions within modern engineering environments. Strong technical expertise across Azure, C#, ASP.NET, React, APIs, and cloud based development. Experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures. A passion for innovation, with experience using AI tools to enhance software development. Strong understanding of secure development practices within SaaS or compliance driven environments. Ability to influence technical decisions and communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders The nice to haves: Experience working with data migration, integrations, or complex data driven solutions. Experience within SaaS products and commercially focused technology environments. We’d also love you to: Ensure that the company values are reflected in your own work and behaviour: Put People First , Own It , Be Curious, Succeed Together , Delight Your Customer What’s in it for you: Every member of our team at Verifile is valued, which is why we support their wellbeing fully with a range of benefits to help them thrive both inside and outside of work. Grouped around four priorities – health, time, finances, and community, we don’t have enough space to list them all, but it does include Holiday Trading, retail discounts, Life assurance, medical services, wellness programmes, fitness classes, gym discounts and much more! Sound Exciting? Please apply directly for Principal Software Engineer through the link attached and our recruitment team will be in touch. Salary range for this role is £75,000-£85,000 DOE. ** All our employees will be required to undergo background screening to BS7858 standards. ** Be Yourself: We’re building a place where everyone feels comfortable and is empowered to bring their individuality to work. A place where everyone feels safe to share their experience and know that their individual voice will be heard, valued and respected. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. Join our community and help us make the World a more honest and safe place to work. Department Technology Role Principal Software Engineer Locations UK Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £75,000 - £85,000 Employment type Full-time UK Generous Benefits The Good Stuff! We believe our fantastic colleagues deserve more than a few perks here and there. Happily, we have lots of benefits for you to choose from, so there's something for everyone. Everything we offer supports your wellbeing: Health We want you to be in tip-top condition - at work and at home. Verifile puts your physical and mental health and wellbeing first, with a range of benefits to support you, and medical services to ensure you get the best care. Have a break From holidays to time off to support your family and your community. And with flexible, hybrid and remote working options, Verifile helps you manage and integrate your work and your life outside of work. After all, it's all about balance. Finance Finances are part of our everyday life, so we've included benefits and services to make things simple and hassle free, help you make your hard-earned cash go further and give you protection. Be Yourself We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. When we each express who we are and our individuality is embraced, the magic happens! Join our community and help us make the World a more honest and safe place to work. About Verifile Verifile is an authority on verification and pre-employment screening. We empower businesses with the knowledge, confidence and support to make the most informed and intelligent recruitment decisions.