Principal Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2025.
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 expertisein Microsoft stack including .NET, SQL, and Azure PaaS services or at least one of the programming languagesuch 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 technologiesand 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 expertiseand hands-on capabilities
Excellence in project delivery and team management
Strong communicationand 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'llplay 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.