Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of software development experience, with 3 years in a senior role., Deep expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript ecosystem, including Node.js, React, and React Native., Strong understanding of cloud architecture, particularly AWS services., Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is advantageous..

Key responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across TypeScript-based platforms.

Design and implement scalable, secure systems that comply with financial regulations.

Mentor and support the engineering team in the Philippines, ensuring effective knowledge transfer.

Collaborate with London leadership to align technical direction with business objectives.

Job description

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across our TypeScript-based platforms, including Node.js backends, a React Native mobile app, and a React web portal. You will design and implement scalable, secure systems that comply with financial regulatory requirements, while establishing development standards, best practices, and security protocols. Additionally, you will mentor and support the engineering team in the Philippines, ensure effective knowledge transfer from the London team, and align technical direction with overall business objectives.

Company Profile:

Our client is a UK-based real estate company that helps people make the most of their property wealth through a smart digital platform. They offer a free app for homebuyers to find off-market properties and better understand their property's value. For financial institutions, they integrate the company’s property dashboards into wealth management and investment platforms, giving customers a more complete view of their overall investment portfolio. By connecting major financial institutions to the property market, their platform empowers both individuals and businesses to unlock the full potential of property wealth. They provide both B2C and B2B SaaS solutions.

As they continue to expand, they are now in the process of establishing an offshore team in the Philippines and are looking for a proactive, results-driven, and highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join their team.

This is an excellent career opportunity for someone seeking continuous professional development while working with cutting-edge technologies. It's an ideal move for a motivated individual who values collaboration and wants to be part of a dynamic team within a company known for its strong, supportive work culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Partner with London leadership to establish our engineering presence in the Philippines
Lead the recruitment and hiring process for our initial Philippines-based engineering team
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across our TypeScript ecosystem (Node.js backends, React Native mobile app, and React web portal)
Design and implement scalable, secure system architecture that meets financial regulatory requirements
Establish development standards, best practices, and security protocols for the new team
Manage, mentor, and develop the growing team of software engineers in the Philippines
Oversee knowledge transfer from London to the offshore team, ensuring smooth collaboration
Collaborate with London-based leadership to align technical direction with business goals
Lead technical planning sessions and contribute to product roadmap development
Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations and data protection standards
Implement and maintain security measures appropriate for financial data handling

Requirements

At least 5 years of software development experience, with at least 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, and observable architectures
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
Outstanding communication abilities in English, with experience bridging remote teams
History of successfully implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Github Actions

Advantageous skills or nice-to-haves:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Experience with Terraform and DevOps pipelines
Experience working in fintech or handling sensitive financial data
Knowledge of financial industry security standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI)
Proven track record of leading technical teams and managing developers
Experience establishing new development teams or offices
Prior success in building engineering teams from scratch
Background in financial services or property technology
Experience working within financial regulatory frameworks
Certifications in cloud architecture, security, or project management
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization