Tact
Principal Software Engineer

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Principal Software Engineer - £120k - Hybrid/London
We're hiring for a Principal-level Software Engineer to join the most exciting FinTech in the UK.
Why would you join this business over any others?
- The team - close-knit, not huge - all extremely talented
- Very well funded - & for a very good reason - they're building what others can't
- You'll be paid well - Circa £120k base salary
- Perfect blend of being in the office with the team and working from home - not all or nothing & you'll never be in the office alone
- Work closely with a VP of Engineering who oozes passion
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
This list could go on, but you get the gist; they're fantastic!
Who are they looking for?
Someone experienced with:
- both Node AND Python
- Architecture
- AWS
- Driving best practices (TDD, Microservices...)
- Working in FinTech / Finance


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