Principal Engineer - Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech

Principal Engineer - Lead Tech Strategy for a Profitable FinTech Scale-UpHybrid (London) or remote within the UKUp to £160,000 per annum plus stock optionsPython | Django | FastAPI | AWS | Rust | Postgres | Event-Driven Architecture | Machine LearningPrincipal Engineer - We''re working with a leading fintech scale-up that''s transforming how small businesses access finance. Backed by a strong track record and an ambitious mission, they''re now looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the next phase of innovation within one of their most critical product areas.This is a strategic leadership role offering exceptional autonomy and influence. You''ll head up the evolution of a high-impact platform responsible for generating personalised credit offers - a core driver of the business''s growth and customer experience.The OpportunityAs Principal Engineer, you''ll take ownership of the technical strategy and architecture for dynamic, data-driven systems that determine the financial products offered to new customers. This is a unique chance to define the future of adaptive credit systems, driving smarter, faster and more relevant lending decisions using Real Time data and experimentation.The Principal Engineer will work closely with senior leadership across engineering, data, product and design. You''ll also mentor engineers, steer long-term vision and ensure delivery aligns with key business outcomes.What Makes This Role Stand Out?Strategic Impact: You''ll lead the architectural ..... full job details .....