PrincipalSoftwareEngineer-Java

_Internal use only - Grade E_ **About us.** We’re the team behind digital retailer [Very](http://www.very.co.uk/). Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do. And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go. If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨ **About The Teams** We are currently hiring for multiple roles within our FS, Retail and Logistics and Fulfilment Squads. You will get the opportunity to meet with members of each squad throughout our process and we will decide which area we think your skills would fit best. **About the role.** As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building and running front-end and/or back-end software solutions in an agile delivery squad. This role is hands-on, you’ll be actively involved in designing, implementing and running the products and services that your squad are responsible for. You’ll help shape best practices in software engineering, then both work to and coach other Squad members into driving and ensuring high quality solutions. What you'll be doing: * Lead the **full software development lifecycle** , including coding practices, frameworks, technical debt, and operations within your squad. * Collaborate with Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects to design and deliver industry-leading systems. * Influence and implement **engineering standards and tools** , driving adoption across squads and tribes. * Design and build software that balances **commercial needs** with the **future tech roadmap**. * Take ownership of **code quality** , non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability), and best practi