Principal Software Engineer

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

Core Responsibilities

Drive technical implementation of CEO-directed projects

Architect and oversee delivery of complex software solutions

Establish technical standards and best practices within the team

Coordinate with other technical leads and stakeholders

Mentor and develop team members' technical capabilities

Guide proof-of-concept projects and innovation initiatives

Technical Requirements

10+ years of extensive software development experience

Distinguished expertise in Microsoft stack including .NET, SQL, and Azure PaaS services or at least one of the programming language such as Java, React Native, Angular etc.

Mastery of multiple technology stacks and architectural patterns

Deep understanding of cloud native architecture and distributed systems

Expert knowledge in security, scalability, and performance optimization

Experience with technical strategy and roadmap development

Core Competencies & Values

Technical Leadership

Provide technical direction for team initiatives

Make sound architectural decisions

Ensure code quality and technical excellence

Balance technical debt with delivery needs

Drive adoption of best practices

Innovation & Strategic Thinking

Drive technical innovation within team scope

Evaluate new technologies and approaches

Contribute to technical strategy

Lead proof-of-concept initiatives

Connect technical solutions to business value

Project Leadership

Own end-to-end delivery of major initiatives

Manage technical risks and dependencies

Coordinate cross-team technical efforts

Ensure project technical quality

Drive successful project outcomes

Results & Execution

Deliver complex projects on schedule

Maintain high quality standards

Achieve team performance goals

Balance competing priorities effectively

What You Bring

Strong technical expertise and hands-on capabilities

Excellence in project delivery and team management

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

Part of a new strategic engineering team of 10 people

Office Flex arrangement (3 days office, 2 days remote)

Direct impact on Access Group's technical direction

Opportunity to shape team culture and practices

Access to latest tools and technologies including AI development platforms

Global collaboration across Access Group's worldwide operations

This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine technical leadership with people management while working on strategic initiatives. You'll play a crucial role in delivering CEO-driven projects and being a core team member in a high-performing engineering team.

What are we all about?

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 8,500 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.

At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity.

Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.