Principal Engineer

Haleon, a world-leading consumer healthcare company, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Media, Content and Commerce team. This role represents the highest level of individual contributor within the engineering organization, focusing on the MERN tech stack to build scalable, high-performance web solutions. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including React.js, Node.js, Python, Databricks, and various cloud services on Azure.

The ideal candidate will be a technical leader who can champion best practices in software engineering, including microservices architecture, API-First design, and cloud-native solutions. With approximately 10 years of experience required, this role demands someone who can handle complex technical challenges while maintaining a strategic business perspective.

The position involves leading critical projects, mentoring other engineers, and contributing to the technical direction of the company. You'll work within a Scrum framework, collaborating with distributed teams to deliver value to the Consumer Healthcare business. The role requires expertise in both frontend and backend technologies, with a particular emphasis on cloud services and modern development practices.

Key responsibilities include leading complex system refactoring, resolving critical production issues, contributing to architecture decisions, and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of healthcare brands and make a significant impact on everyday health for millions of people.

Working at Haleon means joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and personal growth. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and promotes an environment where authentic perspectives are celebrated. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the technical future of a major healthcare company while working with modern technologies and practices.