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Principal Software Engineer (Node&React/React Native)

UK-based company specializing in unlocking property wealth potential, supporting financial professionals and their clients in maximizing property-based assets.
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Principal Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Principal Software Engineer (Node&React/React Native)

This Principal Software Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and establish an engineering presence in the Philippines for a UK-based property wealth management company. The position combines technical leadership with team building, requiring expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, React, and React Native development.

The role involves designing scalable, secure systems that comply with financial regulations while leading a new engineering team in the Philippines. You'll work closely with the London leadership team to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and alignment with business objectives. This position is perfect for someone who combines strong technical skills with leadership abilities and has experience in financial technology or property tech sectors.

The company specializes in unlocking property wealth potential, supporting financial professionals and their clients. They're expanding their operations by establishing an offshore team in the Philippines, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build something from the ground up.

Key technical aspects include working with TypeScript ecosystem, cloud architecture (AWS), and implementing secure systems for financial data. You'll be responsible for establishing development standards, security protocols, and best practices while managing and mentoring a growing team.

This remote position offers the unique challenge of bridging operations between the UK and Philippines while building a strong engineering culture. It's ideal for someone with both technical expertise and leadership experience who wants to make a significant impact in a growing fintech company.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer (Node&React/React Native)

  • Partner with London leadership to establish engineering presence in Philippines
  • Lead recruitment and hiring process for Philippines-based engineering team
  • Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across TypeScript ecosystem
  • Design and implement scalable, secure system architecture
  • Establish development standards, best practices, and security protocols
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the growing team of software engineers
  • Oversee knowledge transfer from London to the offshore team
  • Lead technical planning sessions and contribute to product roadmap development
  • Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations
  • Implement and maintain security measures for financial data handling

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer (Node&React/React Native)

TypeScript
Node.js
React
  • At least 5 years of software development experience, with 3 years in senior level role
  • Deep expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript ecosystem, including Node.js, React, and React Native
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, particularly AWS services
  • Experience designing and implementing secure, scalable architectures
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Outstanding communication abilities in English
  • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Experience with Terraform and DevOps pipelines (advantageous)
  • Experience in fintech or handling sensitive financial data (advantageous)
  • Knowledge of financial industry security standards and compliance (advantageous)

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