Principal Engineer

Haleon, a leading global consumer healthcare company, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their technical team. This role represents the highest level of individual contribution within the engineering organization, focusing on the MERN tech stack to build scalable, high-performance web applications. The position involves working closely with the Web Platform team, responsible for managing over 700 global Haleon websites.

The ideal candidate will be at the forefront of modernizing the company's technical stack, including the transition from AEM to Contentful and increased adoption of cloud-native architecture. This role requires deep expertise in micro-services architecture, API-First principles, and event-based integration, along with extensive experience in Cloud Native/SaaS hosting and Headless CMS technologies.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be expected to tackle complex technical challenges, mentor other engineers, and drive technical excellence across the organization. The role involves both hands-on development and technical leadership, requiring strong communication skills to interface with stakeholders at all levels. You'll be working in an agile environment, using modern tools and practices including Remix.js, Figma, Fastify, and Storybook.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse, global team and make a significant impact on the company's technical direction. You'll be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions while maintaining a balance between technical excellence and business needs. The role comes with the challenge of modernizing legacy systems while maintaining business continuity, making it an exciting opportunity for a senior technologist looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.