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Seek the story. Do what matters.\nWho we are\nWe are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain’s national mapping service and a global leader in geospatial data and technology. For over 230 years, our data has helped governments, businesses and communities make better decisions about the world around them.\nOur Business Systems team is at the heart of this - powering the platforms, services and integrations that keep the organisation running and evolving.\nJoin us, and you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future engineering landscape of OS - defining the standards, architecture and practices that underpin everything we do.\nAbout the role\nThis is a rare and high-impact opportunity for an exceptional Principal Engineer to operate as the senior technical authority within Business Systems.\nYou won’t just contribute to engineering decisions - you will set the direction.\nYou will\nLead on our most complex and business-critical engineering challenges\nShape and influence technology strategy across the organisation\nDefine engineering standards, architecture and best practice at scale\nProvide technical assurance across platforms, integrations and systems\nElevate capability by mentoring and inspiring engineers across multiple teams\nWorking at the intersection of technology, strategy and delivery, you’ll partner with senior leaders, architects and product teams to ensure OS continues to build secure, scalable and future-ready systems.\nAlongside leading 3 direct reports, you’ll operate as a technical leader across a wider network of c.20 engineers - influencing design decisions, embedding best practice, and driving engineering excellence across multiple teams.\nThis is a role for someone who thrives on influence, ownership and technical depth - and wants to leave a legacy on how we engineer at OS!\nWhat we’re looking for\nYou are a recognised technical leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, bringing clarity to complexity and driving meaningful change.\nEssential\nDeep, broad technical expertise across software engineering, system design, integrations, Azure and enterprise platforms (e.g. CRM, Finance systems, APIs)\nProven track record leading large-scale engineering or architectural transformation\nStrong ability to shape technical strategy and influence at senior level\nExperience providing technical governance and assurance across complex environments\nExcellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear direction\nA passion for coaching, mentoring and raising engineering standards\nAbility to balance long-term strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery focus\nDesirable\nExperience in product-aligned or service-led operating models\nStrong understanding of modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD)\nKnowledge of cloud-native architectures and modern platforms\nExperience improving engineering capability across multiple teams or domains\nOur Principles\nAt OS, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. We are guided by three principles and will use these to assess competencies during the hiring process\nClear the path - Cut through complexity, remove blockers and create momentum\nSeek the story - Listen deeply, challenge assumptions and uncover insight\nDo what matters - Focus on impact, prioritise value and recognise contribution\nThe Rewards\nWe want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work.\nOur benefits include\nCompetitive salary and pension (OS contribute up to 12.07%)\nPerformance-related bonus (where applicable)\n28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)\nEnhanced family leave, including paid partner leave\nHybrid and flexible working options\nLearning and development support, coaching and mentoring\nFree subscription to OS Maps and access to wellbeing support\nVolunteering leave and matched fundraising\nInterview Process\nStage 1: Microsoft Teams Introduction\nStage 2: Competency based Interview+ You’ll have the opportunity to present to us your ideas and approach to solving complex challenges, giving us a real insight into how you think and the impact you could have at OS.\nLocation\nWe embrace a hybrid working model, combining the energy of in-person collaboration at our Southampton HQ with the flexibility to work remotely.\nSecurity\nPre-employment checks are required, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (DBS).\nAdditional security vetting may be required depending on the role.\nClosing Date: Sunday 18th October at 23:59pm\nWe are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.\nResearch indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. 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