Principal Engineer

Haleon, a leading global consumer healthcare company, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role represents the highest level of Individual Contributor within the 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 the company's technical modernization efforts, including the transition from AEM to Contentful and increased adoption of cloud-native architecture. This role requires an experienced professional with approximately 10 years of software engineering experience, who can champion best practices in software engineering, including micro-services architecture, API-First approach, and event-based integration.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be expected to lead complex technical initiatives, mentor other engineers, and contribute to the strategic direction of the engineering team. The role involves working within a Scrum framework to deliver value to the Consumer Healthcare business, while maintaining high standards of code quality and system reliability.

The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Remix.js, Contentful, Figma, Fastify, and Storybook. You'll be responsible for making critical technical decisions that impact the business directly, while ensuring appropriate engineering practices are followed regarding technical debt, systems design, and stability/reliability.

Haleon offers an inclusive environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and promotes equitable outcomes for everyone. The company supports agile working culture and encourages discussions about flexibility. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a senior technical professional looking to make a significant impact in a global healthcare company while working with modern technologies and practices.