Principal Software Engineer

4 days ago


Remote, United Kingdom Royal National Institute of Blind People Full time £65,000 per year

Job reference

REQ0002288

Date posted

17/11/2025

Application closing date

24/11/2025

Location

Remote

Salary

£65,000 per year

Package

26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increases with service. Excellent pension scheme, staff discount scheme

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Job description

Salary: £65,000 per year

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Remote with occasional travel to offices

Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping accessible software solutions?

RNIB is looking for a Principle Software Engineer - a senior technical leader who will set the vision, drive innovation, and champion engineering excellence across our technology landscape.

In this pivotal role, you'll:

  • Define and deliver robust, scalable, and accessible software solutions aligned with RNIB's strategic goals.
  • Lead and mentor a talented team of Software Engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Be hands-on in complex technical delivery while steering architectural direction and best practices.
  • Influence technology decisions that impact long-term investments and project success.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven experience in software engineering leadership and team management.
  • Expertise in .NET / .NET Core, TypeScript, C#, modern JS frameworks (React), SQL, and cloud platforms (Azure).
  • Strong grasp of architecture, DevOps, accessibility standards, and secure coding practices.
  • A collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for innovation.

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

Join us and make a real impact by delivering technology that changes lives.



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