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Overview
iO Associates is supporting a large public-sector organisation. They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the future of digital services. You'll join a forward-thinking Head of Engineering who is transforming the team to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions for residents and staff. Location: UK-based
What you'll be doing
- Setting the technical direction of software engineering and helping to define best practice.
- Taking a hands-on role in solution design and development.
- Collaborating closely with platform engineering to create robust, scalable services.
- Building new tools internally to improve access to services, automate processes, and enhance systems in housing and property services.
What we're looking for
- Experience in solution design and delivering end-to-end digital services.
- Background in consultancy
- Knowledge of containerisation tools (Docker or Kubernetes) is a plus.
- A proactive, get things done mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo.
- Technically hands-on!
- Influence how digital services are built for a major public-sector organisation.
- Work under a leader with central government and defence experience, committed to investing in automation and engineering talent.
- Help create functional, resident-focused tools that make real-world impact – no flashy gimmicks, just effective, user-friendly services.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Information Technology
Industries
- Software Development
Company: iO Associates – UK/EU
Location: London
Job Description:
Overview
iO Associates is supporting a large public-sector organisation. They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the future of digital services. You’ll join a forward-thinking Head of Engineering who is transforming the team to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions for residents and staff. Location: UK-based
What you’ll be doing
- Setting the technical direction of software engineering and helping to define best practice.
- Taking a hands-on role in solution design and development.
- Collaborating closely with platform engineering to create robust, scalable services.
- Building new tools internally to improve access to services, automate processes, and enhance systems in housing and property services.
What we’re looking for
- Experience in solution design and delivering end-to-end digital services.
- Background in consultancy
- Knowledge of containerisation tools (Docker or Kubernetes) is a plus.
- A proactive, get things done mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo.
- Technically hands-on!
- Influence how digital services are built for a major public-sector organisation.
- Work under a leader with central government and defence experience, committed to investing in automation and engineering talent.
- Help create functional, resident-focused tools that make real-world impact – no flashy gimmicks, just effective, user-friendly services.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Information Technology
Industries
- Software Development
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Posted: May 20th, 2026