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Principal Software Engineer (Hybrid)

8th Light
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Expertise in building production-grade platforms
  • Experience with AI and agentic systems from prototype to production
  • Strong consulting acumen and technical expertise
  • Experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks including Java, C#/.NET, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Go, Ruby, Scala, R, and SQL
  • Experience in leading high-stakes consulting engagements
Nice to have
  • Experience in platform engineering and building reusable software foundations
  • Experience in data engineering and platforms like Databricks
  • Experience delivering production agentic systems
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps & DevOps practices
  • Experience with MLOps and Infrastructure as Code
What the job really is

As a Principal Software Engineer at 8th Light, you will lead platform engineering initiatives for clients, focusing on building scalable solutions and delivering high-quality software. Your role involves collaborating with diverse teams, advising on architecture, and driving innovation while mentoring client engineering teams. You'll also be responsible for managing technical roadmaps and facilitating communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits
  • Unlimited access to learning resources on the O'Reilly platform
  • Annual financial stipend for learning and development
  • Coworking support for global team members
  • 12 weeks of new parent leave for eligible employees
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model with one day per week in the office
  • No specific mention of team size or structure
  • Vague details on the types of clients and projects you may work with
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