Job Description

Principal Software Engineer

Hours: 40h p/w

Location: Hybrid or Remote

Salary:60k-70k

Build the platforms that power better travel money

At

eurochange

, we're transforming foreign exchange -- making it

better, simpler and more convenient

for millions of customers. Technology is at the heart of that journey, and we're looking for a

Principal Software Engineer

to help shape the platforms that drive our digital future.


This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role where you'll influence architecture, guide engineering standards, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that scale with our ambitions.

What you'll be doing

As our Principal Software Engineer, you'll be a technical authority across our digital platforms, combining architectural vision with practical delivery. You'll:


Lead

end-to-end full-stack delivery

, from backend services and APIs to customer-facing and internal applications Shape and evolve

platform and system architecture

, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and future-ready Translate business strategy into

robust technical designs

, balancing innovation with resilience Set the standard for

clean code, engineering best practice and quality

across teams Drive

modernisation initiatives

, reducing technical debt and improving performance Champion

DevOps, CI/CD and automation

, enabling faster, safer releases Embed

security, compliance and GDPR-by-design

into everything we build Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Architecture and senior stakeholders Mentor and influence engineers at all levels, raising the bar for technical excellence

About you

You're a

strategic, hands-on technical leader

who enjoys solving complex problems and influencing direction. You're trusted for your judgement, calm under pressure, and passionate about building systems that last.


You'll bring:


Expert-level experience with

C#, .NET and object-oriented design

Strong front-end knowledge using

JavaScript/TypeScript and React

Deep experience designing and governing

enterprise APIs

(REST & SOAP), ideally on

Azure

Proven leadership in

DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native environments

Advanced SQL Server and data modelling expertise Strong understanding of

microservices and distributed systems

Experience with CMS platforms (e.g. Umbraco) and third-party integrations A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence without line management

Our Perks Are Out of This World!

Colleague Rate on Travel Money 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) High Street Discounts Free 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your family Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Wellbeing & Financial Support through Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme - because you matter! Wagestream - access your earned wages when you need it Recognition Awards for outstanding service Additional holiday entitlement after 1 year Life Assurance ...and much more!

Our Vision

To be the UK's go-to travel money provider, adding value to every customer's journey!

Our Purpose

Foreign exchange... but better, simpler & more convenient, we're the trusted inspirational experts.

Our Values

We Strive, We Trust, We're Aspirational, We're Responsible, We're Sincere