Principal Engineer

Haleon, a leading consumer healthcare company, is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their team in London. 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 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 technology stack, including transitioning from AEM to Contentful and implementing cloud-native architecture. They will champion best practices in software engineering, including microservices architecture, API-First approach, and event-based integration. The role requires expertise in Contentful, Remix.js, Figma, Fastify, and Storybook.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be expected to tackle complex technical challenges, mentor other engineers, and drive technical strategy. The position involves leading critical projects, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring the team maintains high engineering standards. You'll work within a Scrum framework to deliver value to the Consumer Healthcare business.

The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the technical direction of a global healthcare company. You'll be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment. Haleon's mission of improving everyday health for millions of people provides a meaningful context for your technical contributions.

This position requires a blend of deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and business acumen. You'll be responsible for making critical technical decisions while considering business impact, mentoring team members, and contributing to the company's technical strategy. The role offers significant influence over technical direction and the opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful projects.