Principal Software EngineerSelect Car Leasing • Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Principal Software Engineer
Select Car Leasing
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
Über
We’re looking for an exceptional, hands-on technical leader who wants to shape the future of a market-leading automotive business as we transform into a cutting-edge, tech-enabled mobility platform.
This is a high-impact role for an architect-level developer who still loves to build. You’ll define technical direction, raise engineering standards, and lead from the front-driving innovation, scalability, and engineering excellence across the business.
*What You’ll Do*
* Design and evolve scalable, secure system architecture across our platform
* Write high-performance, production-ready code in Ruby on Rails, React, Node.js and TypeScript
* Own and optimise our PostgreSQL database strategy for high-volume performance
* Line manage and mentor a small team of senior engineers and QAs
* Oversee delivery quality from outsourced partners, ensuring internal standards are met
* Refine Jira workflows and improve our overall Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
* Champion CI/CD best practice and cloud-native scaling within AWS
* Research and implement AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity and quality
* Collaborate with Product Managers to shape technical roadmaps aligned to business goals
*What We’re Looking For*
* Expert-level Ruby on Rails, React and PostgreSQL experience
* Strong TypeScript, Node.js and AWS infrastructure knowledge
* Proven experience managing and developing high-performing technical teams
* Experience improving SDLC processes and delivery governance
* Confident reviewing code and overseeing third-party engineering output
* Strong DevOps and CI/CD understanding
* Experience implementing AI development tools (e.g. Copilot, Cursor)
* Automotive, leasing or CAP data experience is advantageous but not essential
*What We Offer*
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working from our Reading HQ
* A genuine opportunity to influence the technical direction of a market-leading UK business
* Hands-on leadership with real strategic impact
* A forward-thinking, technology-driven culture
* Career progression as we continue our technology transformation
*Support and demonstrate our DRIVE Values:*
* Dedication
* Respect
* Integrity
* Value
* Excellence
If you’re a big-picture thinker who still loves solving complex engineering problems, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and build technology that drives the future of mobility.
Apply now and help shape what’s next.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company events
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Can you tell me about a time you used Ruby on Rails to build or improve a feature in a live product?
Experience:
* Principal Software Engineering: 6 years (required)
* PostgreSQL and React : 5 years (required)
* Ruby on Rails: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading RG2 0TD
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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