Analyse business processes and data flows to quickly pinpoint operational bottlenecks.
Identify high‑impact opportunities for AI, automation, and data‑driven workflow improvement.
Develop clear solution designs outlining architecture, delivery plans, and expected outcomes.
Present recommendations to senior leaders, including C‑suite stakeholders.
Design AI‑enabled workflows such as intelligent document processing, decision support, and LLM‑powered automation.
Lead cross‑functional engineering teams and set technical direction and standards.
Ensure solutions are cloud‑native, secure, observable, and aligned with enterprise patterns (GCP).
Act as the primary technical partner for business teams, translating complex concepts into actionable insights.
Build trust quickly and collaborate closely with transformation leads.
Document reusable patterns and share learnings to strengthen the organisation’s technology capability.

Significant hands‑on engineering experience with a strong record of designing and delivering complex technical solutions.
Deep technical expertise across cloud‑native architecture (GCP preferred), AI/ML integration, API design, data engineering, or automation.
Proven ability to operate as a senior individual contributor in fast‑moving, ambiguous, high‑stakes environments.
Strong architectural thinking, including microservices, event‑driven systems, API‑first design, and modern data patterns.
Practical, real‑world experience with AI and LLM technologies, such as prompt engineering, RAG architectures, document intelligence, and integrating AI models into workflows.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to senior, non‑technical audiences.
Experience working within or alongside back‑office functions such as finance, HR, procurement, compliance, or shared services.
Comfortable working in a consulting-style delivery model—rapid onboarding, time‑boxed engagements, and outcome‑focused execution.

25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
Enjoy your birthday off, plus receive an additional 3 days of annual leave once you reach 5 years of service.
Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance, plus many more.
Matched pension contribution up to 10%
Access to our car benefit scheme
Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us

Principal Engineer

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