**_Principal Software Engineer_**
Employment type: Permanent
Remote working: On-site, Hybrid or Remote (UTC) London +/- 2 hours
**Role Overview:**
We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead our technology team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all technical
aspects and technological resources of the company for the purpose of
organisational growth. They will establish a technological vision for the
company and lead the company's technological development.
**Responsibilities:**
* Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships.
* Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture.
* Manage the engineering team, hiring and mentoring top-notch engineers.
* Develop and implement all internal communication systems, such as the company-wide email system.
* Evaluate and implement new systems and infrastructure as the company grows.
* Manage and optimize infrastructure assets to satisfy internal financial targets.
* Preserve assets by implementing disaster recovery and backup procedures and information security and control structures.
**Requirements:**
* BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field;
* Proven experience as the most senior Engineer (ideally EM, VP Engineering or CTO) within an IT company (ideally a fast-growing startup)
* Extensive Experience with Python (5 years +) and ideally React, as well as other modern technologies and tech stacks
* Able to lead on all technical decisions within the business and help any technical query
* Experience overseeing and leading technical decisions across a whole product/application
* Deep expertise of architecture principles
* Track record of playing a key part in a Engineering Department evolution, being involved in strategic decisions around growth
* Knowledge of technological trends to build the company's strategy
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team
* Comfortable with high-level strategic planning as well as tactical daily execution
* Ability to conduct technical analysis and research
* Excellent leadership and organizational skills
**About Odore:**
Odore is a fast-growing digital marketing platform specialising in providing
businesses with a comprehensive toolkit for managing their marketing campaigns
across multiple platforms. Our suite of tools includes interactive asset
creation, automatic data transfers, data insights, campaign creation, and ROI
calculation.
**A little bit more about us and our culture:**
Working at Odore provides an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of
digital marketing innovation, contribute to significant projects, and make a
tangible impact on our clients' businesses.
At Odore, we champion a culture of learning, collaboration, and inclusivity.
We not only invest in our employees' professional growth but also value their
well-being and life outside work. We offer competitive packages, flexible
working arrangements, and numerous opportunities for personal and career
development.
So, if you're seeking a rewarding career that blends skill development,
innovation, and a chance to work with a diverse and inspiring team, Odore
could be your next professional home. Explore our current job openings and
apply today! We can't wait to meet our next team member - it could be you!
**Company Benefits**
* Stock options
* New laptop/ equipment of your choice
* Health insurance
* Remote/ Flexible working
* Annual team retreats
* Investment in learning & developing
**Interview Process**
* **Interview 1: Initial Conversation**
This will be a casual chat with our Recruiter, talking through everything
Odore including discussing what we do, our culture and the opening itself. We
will also talk through your experience, technical & managerial skills and
ambitions for alignment. Please feel free to bring along any questions to help
with your decision making.
Duration: 30 minutes
* **Interview 2: Technical Interview**
For the second interview, you will be have a Technical Interview with 2 of our
Engineers to gauge whether your technical skills/standards are in line with
our expectations for our Engineering team. This will also be a chance to speak
with of our skilled Engineers so feel free to bring on any technical questions
of your own.
Duration: 1 hour
* **Interview 3: Interview**
If you successfully advance to the final stage, you will be speak with our
Technical Delivery Lead and 1 of the Founders. The interview will be to access
your Leadership/Managerial skills but may also include some technical
question.
Duration: 1 hour
Odore focuses on SaaS and Digital Marketing. Their company has offices in
London. They have a small team that's between 11-50 employees. To date, Odore
has raised $7.13M of funding; their latest round was closed on August 2023.
You can view their website at <http://www.odore.com> or find them on
[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/odore).
