Principal Software EngineerEdinburgh12-Month Contract Paying up to 87p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitableKey Responsibilities:Create and deliver software solutions within a defined work package area, ensuring that the package meets all stakeholder requirementsEstablish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders? problemsCreate high quality and robust code; for fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress to your line managerWork closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertiseResolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation optionsFoster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for the adoption of best practicesDevelop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering Required ..... full job details .....