Principal Engineer

4 weeks ago

United Kingdom La Fosse Full time

Principal Engineer - AI and Digital Innovation in Banking - £200K package, Mostly remote (2x a month, with offices based around the UK)


Join a prominent bank at the forefront of digital transformation, leveraging AI to redefine the banking experience. We are partnered with a long-standing client who are committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.


We are looking for a seasoned Principal Engineer to lead AI-driven technology solutions and influence the future of digital banking for our client. In this strategic role, you’ll balance technical leadership with hands-on engineering, driving the development and implementation of their AI platforms, including a sophisticated digital assistant serving millions of customers. You will guide multiple teams to deliver transformative technologies, setting new benchmarks in the industry.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of their AI technology roadmap, ensuring they leverage generative AI to enhance customer interactions and achieve top-tier Net Promoter Scores (NPS).
  • Manage and guide engineering teams (circa 100 engineers) responsible for end-to-end product development, including design, build, and testing.
  • Ensure system stability, resilience, and seamless failover processes with minimal impact on live customers.
  • Oversee risk management for the AI platform, identifying and mitigating platform-related risks.
  • Drive continuous improvement in software engineering, facilitating team growth through mentorship, career development, and fostering an internal engineering community.


Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience leading large-scale engineering teams (size: 100+) and delivering complex AI and digital systems.
  • Expertise in defining technology strategy and implementing best practices for scalable, automated, and high-performing applications.
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps, Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Extensive knowledge of architecture, database design, and the latest industry trends in AI and digital banking technologies.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions across the organization.


Preferred Expertise:

  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., IBM Cloud, hybrid cloud environments), AI tools (e.g., Watson), and deployment technologies (e.g., Redhat, Openshift).
  • Proficient in test-driven development (TDD) and building APIs.
  • Knowledge of security practices, risk management, and infrastructure resilience.


This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, guiding the next wave of AI innovation in the banking sector while leading high-performing engineering teams.


Please apply now and share a copy of your CV to saskia.munks@lafosse.com.

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