Principal Software Engineer – Digital Customer Experience

The Very Group

. Provide technical leadership across engineering squads and domains .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeLiverpool • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building cloud-native solutions using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and AWS, while providing technical leadership and mentoring across engineering teams. Strong focus on improving software quality, performance, and operational excellence through modern engineering practices and CI/CD.

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Cloud-Native Solutions DesignTypeScript ExpertiseReact DevelopmentAWS ProficiencyCI/CD Implementation

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptReactNode.jsNestJSAWSDistributed Systems DesignSoftware ArchitectureAutomationTestingOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsMentoringCoachingCustomer-Centric Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Right to Work ChecksDBS Check

Industry Keywords

Cloud EnvironmentsEngineering StandardsTechnical DebtEmerging TechnologiesEngineering Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaScriptNode.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership across engineering squads and domains
Design and build modern cloud-native solutions using TypeScript, React, Node.js and AWS
Shape engineering standards, architectural patterns and best practices across the technology organisation
Balance immediate business priorities with long-term technical strategy and platform evolution
Improve software quality, performance, security, observability and resilience
Simplify systems, reduce technical debt and improve developer experience
Champion CI/CD, automation and modern engineering practices
Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers, Delivery Leads and Engineers to deliver customer value
Mentor and coach engineers at all levels
Support adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-assisted engineering
Act as a technical ambassador for Very, sharing knowledge internally and strengthening the engineering brand externally
Influence front-end and digital platform direction for experiences serving millions of Very customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience designing, building and evolving large-scale distributed systems
Strong hands-on expertise with TypeScript, React, Node.js/NestJS and AWS
Track record of defining technical direction and influencing engineering decisions across multiple teams
Experience building secure, resilient and highly available applications in cloud environments
Strong knowledge of modern software architecture, engineering patterns and development practices
Experience driving improvements in CI/CD, automation, testing and operational excellence
Proven experience coaching and mentoring engineers, technical leads and senior developers
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
Curiosity about new technologies and desire to continually improve software development and delivery
Customer-centric mindset and appreciation of engineering impact on customer experience, engagement and commercial outcomes
Successful candidates must undertake credit, CIFAS and Right to Work checks; DBS check if specifically required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, hybrid working model
Inclusive culture and environment
£1000 flexible benefits allowance
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
LinkedIn Learning access
Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
Matched pension up to 6%
Reasonable adjustments for applying, interviewing, or performing the role
Technical interview and behavioural interview process tailored to the role