Principal Software Engineer

Professional developer with 20 years of experience since 2004, having worked at companies like Apple and Google, as well as startups, and even ran an ISP. Possesses experience in both Individual Contributor (IC) and management roles. Holds a 1st class degree from a top 5 UK university for computer science. Seeks non-growth mindset, non-toxic, and normal jobs, explicitly avoiding roles that require weekend work or involve secretive stack ranking. Values and expects a workplace that is nice, helpful, communicative, and open. Has strong technical skills in Java, Python, Postgres, Linux, and Networking. While office is preferred, has 5 years of remote experience and is capable of working remotely again. Relocation is complicated.