Principal Engineer
FinovaManchester, England, United Kingdom
Posted January 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Finova is the UK’s largest mortgage and savings technology provider, powering one in every five mortgages across the country.
Job Description
Finova is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead technical direction, improve engineering practices, and mentor others to deliver high-quality, maintainable software at speed. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving, cloud-first environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges that span teams and systems.
Requirements
- Expert in TypeScript / JavaScript with strong experience in containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of at least one high performance language such as GoLang
- Strong understanding of software architecture principles, API-first design, event-driven and microservices patterns
- Passionate about mentoring and knowledge sharing — you raise the bar for those around you
Benefits
- Flexible Working: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options
- Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance
- Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships
- Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give-As-You-Earn scheme to support your favourite charities
