Principal Software Engineer

Asda, a leading UK retailer handling £300m in weekly transactions and serving millions of customers online, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Engineering Excellence team. This role focuses on DevSecOps and is crucial in driving the adoption of modern architecture and cloud-native technologies.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a large-scale retail operation, leading technical initiatives that directly impact millions of customers. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving engineering excellence, mentoring teams, and implementing best practices across the organization. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence, requiring expertise in modern software architecture patterns and DevOps practices.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in cloud technologies, particularly Azure, along with experience in modern development practices and architecture patterns. You'll work in a hybrid environment, with a minimum of 3 days in the Leeds office, offering flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities.

Asda offers an impressive benefits package, including competitive pension contributions, car allowance, comprehensive healthcare, and generous holiday allowance. The company strongly values diversity and inclusion, with active support networks and flexible working arrangements. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist looking to make a significant impact in a major retail organization while working with cutting-edge technologies and practices.