Kyloe Partners are a leader in recruitment technology, helping staffing firms worldwide work more efficiently through innovative cloud software solutions. At Kyloe, we're not just updating our tech stack – we're reimagining what's possible in the recruitment software space.

Reporting directly to our Head of Technical Delivery, we’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer with a passion for technology and innovation, eager to make significant impact through decisive problem solving.

Our mission is bold: transform our established recruitment technology platforms into cutting-edge, cloud-native ecosystems.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, build and lead the development of our software solutions, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of our software systems.
• Act as a thought leader for our development teams, fostering innovation and technical excellence.
• Assess current team capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
• Mentor and motivate development teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Evaluate and determine optimal development practices for our teams.
• Support the execution of a comprehensive migration plan to modernise our existing systems.
• Drive the adoption of AI code writing tools to improve the quality and expedite the delivery of solutions.
• Implement best practices to seamlessly integrate legacy applications with new components.
• Guide the adoption of reusable standard components across products and services to improve efficiency and reduce development time.
• Collaborate directly with current development Team Leads and Principal Software Architect to share knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate with the Head of Technical Delivery to ensure smooth integration of new architectures with existing infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Support the product development roadmap, working closely with the product management team to ensure timely delivery of features and products.
• Work closely with stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives.
• Drive technical innovation and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in software development/engineering, in a similar senior role.
• Strong experience with full-stack development, including backend technologies and modern front-end practices.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, ideally specialising in Java and AngularJS.
• Familiarity with Groovy, Grails, and Micronaut frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of development best practices and methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of microservices and API management.
• Proven experience in team mentoring and development.
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, EC2, RDS, S3, Elastic Beanstalk, SNS, and DynamoDB.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, preferably Kanban.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Relevant AWS developer certifications.
• Experience with Jira and Microsoft Azure DevOps. - Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Aider, Claude dev, Cursor).
• Understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, including experience with LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, Claude 3.5).
• Experience in the recruitment or staffing industry would be ideal but is not required.

Apply:

If you are a hands-on, technology focused engineer ready to make significant impact through decisive problem solving whilst driving innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Join our dynamic team at Kyloe Partners and help us redefine the future of our industry. Kyloe Partners HQ is based in Orkney, Scotland. Occasional travel to HQ will be required.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and passion for this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We’re proud of our people that deepen our culture of uniqueness, inclusivity, and empowerment. Kyloe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and support an inclusive workplace diverse in thought, perspective, and culture. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender/identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, physical disability, and age. We are better together.