Principal Engineer - 6 Months Contract

Drive the future of workplace technology by leading large-scale cloud, automation, and AI initiatives that transform how a global business operates.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the technical direction for a modern workplace platform supporting colleagues across 15+ countries. As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping automation-first solutions, embedding AI into day-to-day operations, and delivering secure, scalable Microsoft cloud services. You will work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, influence strategic technology decisions, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives that create measurable improvements in efficiency, security, and user experience.

FE fundinfo is a leading financial data provider, connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through an integrated platform. Our skilled team empowers clients with data-driven insights, making the industry Navigate Complexity with Confidence!

Your key responsibilities as a Principal Engineer:

• Leading the design, delivery, and operation of secure, scalable, and highly automated solutions across Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender, Teams, and Power Platform.
• Setting technical direction, engineering standards, and best practices for the Modern Workplace platform while providing hands-on technical leadership.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, architects, and product owners to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions and operational improvements.
• Designing solutions aligned with Zero Trust principles, security policies, and compliance requirements.
• Driving the resolution of complex technical incidents through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the implementation of proactive monitoring and self-healing capabilities.
• Mentoring engineers and championing automation, cloud innovation, and continuous improvement across the engineering community.

You will need the following experience and skills to join us as a Principal Engineer:

• You will have 10+ years of experience designing, delivering, and supporting Microsoft and cloud solutions at scale, including significant experience in a senior technical leadership role.
• You will possess expert-level knowledge of PowerShell, Power Automate, Graph API, Azure Policy, Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and automation-first engineering practices.
• You will have deep expertise across Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender, and Teams, including governance, integration, and security.
• You will demonstrate a successful track record of delivering low-touch, automated solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• You will bring strong knowledge of cloud security, scalability, reliability, DevOps, CI/CD practices, and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives collaboratively.

By joining the team as a Principal Engineer, you will be offered the following:

• 24 days holiday
• Paid Study leave
• Enhanced paternity & maternity
• Statutory benefits like PF, Gratuity, etc
• Support to set up home office
• Health cover with option to add family members
• Annual health check up
• Meal cards
• Full LinkedIn Learning access

Apply today for immediate consideration and we will endeavour to get back to you within 5 working days. Visit our Glassdoor profile or fefundinfo.com to find out more about life @ FE fundinfo!

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