Principal Engineer - Digital Experience Platform
Skipton Building SocietyEngland, United Kingdom
Posted May 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Skipton is the fourth largest building society in the UK, proudly mutual, owned by our members, not shareholders. We put every decision first and foremost about doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.
Job Description
The Digital Experience Platform (DEP) powers Skiptonâs public websites and our Design System. Our websites and digital journeys serve our members, prospects, customers and brokers through millions of visits each month. The role of Principal Engineer is pivotal in shaping the reliability, accessibility and performance of our public digital channels, ensuring our AEM and Design System foundations deliver fast, intuitive and inclusive customer-facing journeys
Requirements
- Proven leadership in highâperformance delivery (VFQ excellence)
- Deep craft in modern, cloudânative engineering
- Ability to build the right thing >> working backwards from user needs
- A true technical multiplier with organisationâwide influence
- A valuesâled, evidenceâdriven mindset
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 30 with service
- Holiday trading scheme
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
- Hybrid & electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 3 paid volunteering days per year
- Inclusive colleague networks (Carers, Pride Alliance, and more)
- Wellbeing benefits including cycle to work and discounted gym membership
- A strong commitment to training and development