Principal Software Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
SALARY
£140,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Python Django Software Development Life Cycle Task Delegation Communication Team Leadership AWS Infrastructure Software Architecture

FULL DESCRIPTION

Principal Software Engineer

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Services Ltd

Location: London

Work Type: On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Director

Salary: £70k-£140k

About the Role

Lead the maintenance, extension and feature development across all facets of our software’s backend, with the opportunity to work on all layers of the application, including AWS infrastructure. Architect and implement new software solutions, leading the overall structural design and fostering engineering best practice within a small team. Collaborate closely with our design, front-end, and client-facing teams. Provide technical guidance and leadership to Huguenots’ growing backend team.

Who you are

  • You have 10+ years’ experience in professional Python development, with at least 5 years of experience working with Django specifically
  • Mastery of the full product development life cycle
  • Proven experience tackling and, where necessary delegating, large, complex tasks, whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail
  • A confident and positive communication style with an ability to guide and inspire more junior team members

Company Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Best-in-class medical/dental insurance
  • Worldwide travel insurance
  • Modern offices with stunning City views
  • Regular company events in a sociable workplace environment
  • Roof terrace, canteen, cycle storage and showers

About [Employer hidden] Services Ltd

Investment reporting software is rarely one-size-fits-all, and London-based Huguenots has developed specialised software that can be leveraged by small and large asset companies alike. With its suite of products, Huguenots delivers scalable fact sheet automation, client reporting and web solutions that can help everyone from boutique to global asset management companies. The tailored services of Huguenots focus on customisation and versatility, meaning that its client base is diverse and eclectic, a great sign for future growth. The company is at a pivotal stage of growth and at present is focused on growing its team of data, digital and design specialists as well as widening its customer base to match its boutique service.

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