https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-engineer-backend-lorien--2718b427-b5dc-479c-aac3-2338b07bfe97 RSS feed for Principal Engineer (Backend) at Lorien. en-gb Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:32:25 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-engineer-backend-lorien--2718b427-b5dc-479c-aac3-2338b07bfe97 https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-engineer-backend-lorien--2718b427-b5dc-479c-aac3-2338b07bfe97 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:52:09 GMT Location: London | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Contract | Principal Engineer (Backend)About the RoleWe''re looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to take ownership of end-to-end delivery of highly complex, multi-team initiatives. This is a senior technical leadership role where you''ll shape architecture, influence engineering strategy, and drive technical excellence across squads. You''ll work in a fast-paced, agile environment alongside product, engineering, and commercial teams as we continue building innovative solutions in the sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment industry.What You''ll Be DoingTake ownership of delivery across large-scale, cross-functional projectsDrive architectural decisions and promote scalable, maintainable designChallenge the tech status quo and lead modernisation, automation, and innovation initiativesBuild high-quality, reusable, and scalable Back End systemsAnalyse system-wide dependencies, bottlenecks, and performanceDefine and implement engineering best practices, standards, and processesLead design reviews and contribute to governance and architecture forumsBalance priorities across technical debt, quality, and delivery timelinesChampion security-first development and ensure robust contro... Contract