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Morson Edge (Technology)

Principal Software Engineer

Hybrid

Sheffield, United kingdom

£ 120,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

19-02-2026

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Skills

Java CI/CD DevOps Problem-solving Training Architecture Cloud Architecture Programming AWS AWS Cloud Strategic Planning Spring Spring Boot CI/CD Pipelines Microservices

Job Specifications

Principal Software Engineer – AI & Innovation

Recruiting a Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record of delivering innovative, AI driven solutions and the curiosity to explore beyond traditional technology boundaries.

Within the newly created AI & Innovation team, you will shape the future of the organisation’s products through cutting-edge technology, experimentation and creative thinking.

A truly exciting opportunity to influence and create something new.

Key Responsibilities

Build innovative MVPs to validate ideas and accelerate learning
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software systems
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and Engineering teams
Evaluate, experiment and recommend new technologies, frameworks and tools
Mentor and coach engineers to create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Oversee code reviews and ensure delivery of high-quality maintainable software
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
Contribute to strategic planning and align technology decisions with business goals

Essential Skills

Significant experience in a senior software engineering position
Proven experience delivering innovative AI solutions
Practical knowledge of AI, including building and training LLMs
Strong understanding of microservices and modern web architectures
Deep expertise in programming languages and frameworks such as Java and Spring Boot
Extensive experience designing large-scale systems
Strong knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and services
Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven mindset
Experience mentoring and guiding technical teams to deliver

Desirable Experience

DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Secure-by-design development and security best practices
Contributions to open-source projects

About the Company

Formerly InterQuest Group. Digital progress depends on people. We find them. Morson Edge (Technology) connects ambitious organisations with the talent that makes transformation real. From fintech and data to cloud, software and cyber, we deliver specialists who turn complexity into clarity. We make systems smarter. We make change faster. We make innovation work. Our people bring foresight as well as expertise, helping businesses stay resilient in an industry that never stands still. Part of Morson Group, we work with Praxis ... Know more