Principal Consultant Engineer

Description:

WRK digital are delighted to be shortlisting for an exceptional Principal Software Engineer to join a growing technical consultancy, where you'll lead technical strategy on ambitious client projects whilst maintaining a hands-on approach to development.

What You'll Do:

Lead by example - Design robust architectures whilst getting your hands dirty with code, building high-quality features and mentoring fellow engineers

Shape technical vision - Drive architectural decisions, establish best practices, and guide engineering teams through complex technical challenges

Client collaboration - Work directly with clients during discovery phases, translating business requirements into elegant technical solutions

Innovation focus - Work with cutting-edge technologies including AI-enabled features, modern JavaScript frameworks, and cloud-native applications

Team development - Conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning

What We're Looking For:

Strong technical foundation - Expert-level JavaScript & TypeScript with AWS, particularly Next.js, React or React Native

AI experience - Demonstrable experience building AI-enabled features or products

Architecture expertise - Proven ability to design scalable APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native solutions

DevOps proficiency - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and containerisation

Quality champion - Passionate about TDD, automated testing, and engineering best practices

Communication skills - Confident presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences

Leadership potential - Natural mentor with experience guiding technical teams and influencing stakeholders