Principal Software Engineer

Location

EMEA + 1 moreAll locations: EMEA | Africa

Posted

5 days ago

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0

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Principal Software Engineer

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Role Description Build the "Claude Code for Public Services". As a Principal Engineer you'll own features end-to-end across the whole stack: - Helping users wire up data sources into workflows - Chat with AI agents to test their services against complex edge cases - Spot anomalous behaviour at a glance in dynamic dashboards - Debug failing workflows in real time Write the pattern book. Set the technical vision for our UI architecture: - State management - Component patterns - Build tooling - Design system Raise the bar. You'll be the technical leader other engineers learn from: - Set high standards through code review and architectural guidance - Model infrastructure-grade craft in practice Qualifications - 7+ years of engineering experience, with deep expertise in Javascript - Experience shaping the architecture of a complex, multi-user platform - Strong technical problem-solving skills - Experience building rich, interactive UIs - Comfort with the full stack adjacent: APIs, WebSockets, build tooling, CI/CD, and testing strategies - Excellent communication skills for remote-first work - Fluency in English Requirements - Experience building or evolving a design system in code - Experience building AI-powered UIs - Experience with both component-driven and MVC approaches - Experience with developer tools, code editors, or CLI-adjacent web experiences - Background in open-source, international development, or the civil service - Second language proficiency Benefits - Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience - Fully remote with regular meetups across Europe and Africa - Leadership development and strategic influence in a small, mission-driven team - The opportunity to impact millions of lives through open-source software

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