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Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer – Integration
We are supporting a large organisation undergoing a major digital transformation and expanding its Data and Integration Engineering leadership team.
As part of this transformation, we are seeking a Principal Software Engineer – Integration to lead the technical implementation, integration and optimisation of enterprise systems within a complex digital and data ecosystem.
This is a senior technical leadership role where you will shape how critical systems connect, exchange and manage data across a large-scale operational environment.
The Role
As Principal Software Engineer – Integration, you will lead the design, development and optimisation of integration services and data platforms that underpin mission-critical systems used by thousands of users.
You will provide technical authority across system interfaces, backend platforms, data architecture and development standards, ensuring integrations are resilient, scalable and secure.
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Working closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams and operational users, you will play a key role in ensuring that data flows reliably between systems and supports both operational and strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the technical design and implementation of system integrations and enterprise data pipelines
- Overseeing the development, testing and deployment of ETL processes, APIs and integration services
- Acting as technical authority across backend systems, interface architecture and engineering standards
- Ensuring high levels of data integrity, validation and availability across connected systems
- Driving Agile development practices and continuous improvement within engineering teams
- Managing and mentoring multi-disciplinary development teams
- Supporting high-availability platforms used by large user bases and high-volume datasets
- Contributing to disaster recovery planning, data resilience and operational reliability
- Advising senior leadership on integration strategies, data usage and technical improvements
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Essential Experience
- Advanced development experience with technologies such as:
- SQL and ETL tools (SSIS / SSRS)
- REST APIs
- ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
- Strong experience with database architecture and relational design
- Knowledge of integration standards such as REST or SOAP
- Experience leading software or integration development teams
- Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies
- Experience designing and supporting large-scale, resilient data systems
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, high-pressure technical environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
Interested!?! Send your up to date CV to Chris Butler at CRG Recruitment for immediate review
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