Principal Software Engineer – Fast-Track to Leadership in HealthTech!

Location: Wilmslow | Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH (Must be based in the UK without visa and sponsorship requirements)

Salary: £95k - £100k (DOE)

The Opportunity:

This isn’t just another engineering job. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and grow within a fast-paced HealthTech start-up that’s on the cusp of transforming healthcare management.

If you’re looking for leadership and career progression, this is the role that for the right person has direct routes into Head of Engineering & Director positions. You won’t just be writing code—you’ll be building the future of healthcare tech.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Career Growth at Its Best: As a Principal Software Engineer, you’re not just filling a position—you’re paving the way to executive roles. Our client has huge plans to expand the team and will be actively looking for leaders as they grow.
Shape the Future: Your leadership will directly influence how the company scales, the technology choices made, and the long-term product vision.
Join a Visionary Team: You’ll be part of a passionate and driven team of 26 professionals, all dedicated to building a platform that empowers healthcare providers to do what they do best—care for their patients.

Your Role:

Lead a high-performing engineering team of talented Mid-Weight Engineers, guiding them through complex technical challenges.
Own architectural decisions that will shape the system’s future.
Drive the technology strategy, focusing on team growth, scaling practices, and ensuring the highest standards of quality.
Use your leadership to create a collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking team culture that breeds success.

What We’re Looking For:

A strong leader with a proven track record of guiding engineering teams.
Expertise in JavaScript, MERN stack, and AWS technologies.
A passion for mentoring and developing your team into future leaders of the company.
A drive to take the reins and help shape the company’s technology and culture.

What’s in It for You?

The opportunity to move into Head of Engineering, Director roles as the company scales.
Work in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology.
Be a key part of transforming healthcare and making a real-world impact.

Let’s create a healthier future, together.