Principal Software Engineer

Company Description CareLoop Health is focused on providing predictive, personalised care for people living with severe mental illness. Our goal is to accurately predict and prevent mental health problems. We collaborate with patients, carers, clinicians, researchers, and other stakeholders to leverage digital technology and data insights to improve outcomes in mental health. Our products for psychosis have been proven safe, effective, and user-friendly in research trials. Role Description This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven team transforming mental healthcare through innovative technology. As a Principal Software Engineer at CareLoop Health, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a product suite that can directly impact the mental health of individuals around the world. You’ll work alongside a diverse, compassionate team to build scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions. In this role, your technical expertise will be matched by your commitment to creating ethical, accessible and effective digital tools. Mental health is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, and as part of our team, you’ll contribute to creating safe, useful, usable technologies for our users. This is more than just coding – it’s about using your skills to make a real, positive difference in people’s lives. If you're passionate about combining technology with social good, and eager to work in an environment that values both innovation and ethical responsibility, we'd love to hear from you. This is a full-time hybrid role for a Principal Software Engineer at CareLoop Health with flexibility for remote work. The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for back-end and front-end web and mobile development with the opportunity to work on greenfield projects. Diversity We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK. Skills and Knowledge Essential

• 5+ years’ experience in software engineering
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Back-end and front-end development skills
• Strong Java, React and React Native skills
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Ability to design scalable and maintainable systems with experience of a range of enterprise stack solutions
• Experience with relational databases e.g. MySQL
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Experience with AWS
• Experience with Agile tools – e.g. JIRA and Confluence
• Experience working with sensitive health data
• Experience of working with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or relevant field

• Annual salary £70,000(FTE) depending on experience; 0.8FTE role considered for the right candidate
• Inclusion in the company EMI scheme on establishment 
• Hybrid role (% time in the office negotiable) 
• 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays
• Your birthday as a holiday day
• 5 mental health days per year 
• £480 well-being budget to spend on your mental and physical well-being. 
• The opportunity to build something from the ground up and grow with it. You will be working with an experienced, supportive leadership team who actively want to mentor and coach you to reach your potential. 

• Applications reviewed
• Panel interview with technical team with pre-assigned technical task (max 1 hour)
• Second interview with senior leadership team (max 30 mins)
• In person interview and ‘meet the team’ session (max 1 hour)
• Decision