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Principal Software Team Lead

James Fisher and Sons • Westhill, Inverness

Salary
£56k – £56k
Posted
22 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

James Fisher and Sons is hiring a Principal Software Team Lead in Westhill, a full-time engineering role advertised as permanent. The advertised salary is £56k – £56k. James Fisher and Sons holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

About the Role Principal Software Team Lead Full-Time, Permanent Inchinnan or Westhill Please note that this role requires security checks. The Role: As the Principal Software Engineering Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the design and delivery of innovative software solutions across JFD's product portfolio. Leading a talented engineering team, you will drive the development of high-quality software throughout the complete engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and design…
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  • Employer: James Fisher and Sons — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £56k – £56k
  • How this salary compares: about 16% above the £47,820 median across 1,319 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Westhill, Inverness · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 2 other live engineering roles in Westhill — browse them
  • Posted: 22 October 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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