Principal Software Engineer

Would you like to set the architectural direction for scalable, secure platforms used by teams around the world?

Do you enjoy collaborating across engineering, DevOps, and business stakeholders to turn strategy into resilient, high performing systems?

About our Team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About the Role

In this role, you'll lead software architecture design and governance for systems that need to be scalable, secure, and resilient. You'll partner with global teams to align technical decisions with business goals, while enabling delivery through mentorship, clear standards, and practical guidance. You'll also help teams improve system health, performance, and cost efficiency through proactive architectural oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and governance by defining and enforcing software standards, patterns, and best practices across scalable, secure, and resilient systems
• Partner with global architecture and engineering teams to align technical decisions with business goals
• Introduce emerging technologies, foster communities of practice, and enable teams through training and mentorship
• Ensure system health, performance, and cost efficiency through proactive architectural oversight
• Collaborate with DevOps, troubleshoot complex issues, and support third party integrations
• Support building inclusive, high performing teams and communicate with impact
• Embrace curiosity, manage complexity, and build global connections

Requirements

• Solid background in software engineering and architecture, with experience working on large scale platforms and global teams
• Strong grasp of software architecture principles and patterns (e.g., microservices, event driven), with experience in system design and modelling (e.g., UML, C4)
• Hands on experience with AWS (and/or Azure, GCP), focusing on scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
• Familiar with DevOps & CI/CD tools like GitHub, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated testing and monitoring
• Skilled in data modelling, APIs, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and ETL pipelines
• Knowledge of secure design, identity management, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR)
• Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) are a plus but not required

Work in a Way that Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.