Description
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead development for work order fulfilment within a major media supply chain transformation programme at BBC Studios. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role with a salary range of £78,000 - £85,000, plus a London Weighting Allowance of £5,441.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will work closely with architects, developers, and product teams to drive end-to-end delivery and future-proof our technology stack. You will remain actively involved in coding, technical decision-making, code reviews, deployment planning, and team collaboration.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading development activities to ensure end-to-end delivery of working software
- Facilitating agile ceremonies and planning team capacity
- Building effective relationships with third-party technical teams
- Collaborating with architects to ensure designs are deliverable and fit for long-term operational support
- Championing continuous improvement in processes, tools, and engineering practices
Essential criteria include:
- Strong background in AWS serverless and cloud-native architectures
- Experience leading technical teams in a DevOps environment using Agile methodology
- Expertise in AWS Serverless, TypeScript, Python, and observability
- Experience with databases such as DynamoDB, Aurora PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
Desired skills include:
- Knowledge of media processing workflows
- Django experience or strong desire to learn
- Familiarity with Polaris by Fabric Insights or Rally by SDVI
Benefits include a flexible 35-hour working week, 26 days annual leave, defined pension, caring and parenting support, and life assurance.
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