Principal Developer / Head of Engineering

Opus Recruitment Solutions — United Kingdom · Posted ~1 hour ago

Head Full-time Hybrid Visa History ✓ £115000

Skills

JavaScript TypeScript Node.js Python software development technical leadership PHP React MySQL AWS

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A Principal Developer is sought for a consultancy role combining hands-on development with engineering leadership across multiple client projects. You will work with modern technologies, help define technical approaches, and act as Head of Engineering for several engagements. The role is hybrid in Leeds, with three days per week onsite, and offers strong training and development opportunities.

Highlights

£115,000 salary, hybrid working, leadership responsibility across multiple projects, and strong training and development opportunities in a collaborative consultancy environment.

Description

Location – Central Leeds (3 days per week) Role – Principal Developer/Head of Engineering Salary - £115,000 Tech - JavaScript, React, Node, Python, PHP, MySQL, AWS Are you a Principal Developer who enjoys working in a consultancy? Opus have partnered with an existing consultancy based in Leeds where you’ll be working on a number of different projects in the public sector using a variety of tech and acting as Head of Engineering for several clients. They work with clients within HealthTech, public sector and government so you’ll be working on projects that are improving the life of people every day! You'll be joining a friendly & sociable business, who will also offer you fantastic opportunities for training and development. They’re looking for a Principal Developer who has experience in modern technologies like Node.JS, Python, Java, .Net or PHP along with Typescript. You don’t need to know all the languages, just be experienced in at least 2 as they use a variety of different languages depending on the project. You'll also need to be comfortable being client facing and making architecture decisions and it's essential to have experience working in a consultancy. The salary for this Principal Developer role is up to £115,000 and you’ll need the right to work in the UK, be able to get into their central Leeds office 3 days per week and have the ability to gain BPSS clearance. For more info, contact me on email – danny.moore @ opusrs.com