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, 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.

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 mentoring others and driving engineering excellence across the organization.

Working in London Bankside, you'll be part of a team that supports various applications using modern technologies and frameworks. The role involves significant responsibility in architectural decisions, technical leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You'll be expected to contribute to high-priority business problems, lead complex system refactoring, and ensure appropriate engineering decisions are made regarding technical debt, systems design, and reliability.

The position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of category-leading healthcare brands while contributing to improving everyday health for millions of people. Haleon provides a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on the company's technical direction and growth. The role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, making it ideal for someone who wants to influence both technical and business outcomes in a global healthcare company.