ClearSky
Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Engineer
Please note: This opportunity is available to individuals residing in Scotland with the right to work in the UK.
At ClearSky, we are The Tech Enabler. We unlock exponential business growth by taking complex technical challenges and turning them into simple, high-performance digital solutions. Our engineering teams do incredible work in bespoke software and AI. We believe in building solid software. We are looking for a talented Principal Engineer to champion engineering excellence.
Role Details
- Location: Edinburgh - 4 Queen Street - Hybrid (3 days on site)
- Salary: Up to 68K plus to 10% company bonus
- Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.
How We Support Our Team
- 34 days holiday - because work-life balance matters.
- Birthday off - no one should work on their special day.
- Health and Security - Sick pay, private dental & medical insurance - we've got your health covered.
- Family First - Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Growth Path - Tailored professional development - we support your growth so you can become the expert you're meant to be.
- Culture Matters - Office perks & team celebrations.
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Your Mission
As a Principal Engineer, you won’t just write exceptional code; you will be the guardian of our technical landscape and a driving force behind strategic technical progress within individual projects and across ClearSky. Your mission is to empower our engineering squads to build brilliant, scalable digital products.
What You'll Be Doing
- Technical Strategy & Architecture: Demonstrate mastery of core technologies, oversee high-level design challenges across squads, and ensure alignment with client needs.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Guide Tech Leads and developers across squads to support professional growth and foster a collaborative culture.
- AI Advancement: Lead the adoption of AI engineering practices across the full engineering lifecycle, going beyond just AI-assisted coding tools.
- Knowledge Sharing: Drive appropriate documentation standards that support teams and lead technical discussions, guilds, and company-wide forums.
- Risk Management: Tackle complex challenges across multiple squads, breaking them into actionable steps while mitigating risks at an organisational level.
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What You Bring to the Table
Technical Requirements
- Must-Haves: Deep mastery of C# &.Net, SQL database design, Solution Architecture experience, Cloud infrastructure (ideally Azure), and experience using AI coding tools.
- Nice-to-Haves: Deployment pipelines, identity management, front-end or mobile experience, and AI integration design.
Leadership & Approach
- Proven Track Record: Experience leading complex technical initiatives, setting engineering standards, and proactively managing risks.
- Collaborative Mindset: A self-starter who values sharing knowledge to help engineers "level up", incorporates feedback into strategies, and balances advanced initiatives with pragmatic client needs.
- Mature AI Understanding: You know when and how to apply AI safely, how to manage its associated risks, and when it is not the right tool for the job.
Why You'll Enjoy Working Here
You'll join a team that values quality, creativity, and autonomy. We're building a place where we can all thrive and become the best at what we do.
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