OverviewRole: As a Principal Engineer, you'll get hands-on with leading our technical strategies to drive and enhance our Monetisation products.ResponsibilitiesLeading and steering engineers, architects, product owners and stakeholders in technical conversations to ensure what we build is best in class and fit for purpose.Working with the Head of Engineering, taking responsibility for the technical strategy.Helping hire, grow and manage the running of the team.Making sure to uphold coding standards and best practices day to day.Mentoring peers and team members as a source of technical expertise.Engaging with the rest of engineering and broader business in strategic conversations.Presenting comfortably to internal teams and attending external meet-ups and representing engineering work at News UK.You are a true engineer and technologist, with a passion for well crafted, clean and tested code, considering everything from architecture and security to performance.You enjoy working in teams with a strong Commercial focus, inc. the challenge of balancing an effective ad experience with an engaging audience experience.You have an experimental mindset and a bias for driving innovative new opportunities.Deep understanding of agile methodologies and enjoy collaborating with peers and stakeholders.You'll have a continuous improvement mindset and be proactive in driving positive change and encouraging those around you to do the same.You're a practitioner of TDD and DevOps, with a love for engineering and constantly want to learn more.You're open-minded to new approaches, and able to balance the needs of the business with your own ideas and values.QualificationsProven experience as a Principal Engineer or senior technical leadership role with hands-on coding and system design.Strong expertise in architecture, security, performance, testing (TDD) and DevOps practices.Experience with agile methodologies and working with cross-functional teams.Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to internal teams and representing engineering externally.Willingness to hire, grow, and mentor multiple engineers and product owners.About News UKThe News UK Tech team is at the core of one of the world's leading media companies, bringing together talented individuals to tackle exciting challenges and deliver innovative products at scale. Team: The Times Monetisation team drives additional revenue streams that power our journalism and digital products. We hire and grow top talent, foster collaboration, and build simplified tech with key partners to achieve our strategic ambitions for customer monetisation. We are passionate, principled and delivery-focused full-stack engineers working with business partners and Product teams to co-create engaging ad experiences and diversification opportunities such as Times Travel, Events and E-Commerce.News UK operates a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Some roles may require more office-based days depending on the position. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to representing the diverse communities we serve. We support networks including the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, LGBTQ+ News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.BenefitsMaternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeksWide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning accessPrivate medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditionsDiscounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classesBikes for Work and Electric Car schemeUp to 60% discount on Harper Collins booksAccess to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebritiesAccess to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counsellingA generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year #J-18808-Ljbffr