Principal Back-End Developer - Manchester City Centre

Searchability (UK) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Principal Back-End Developer to lead back-end architecture and mentor a talented team. The ideal candidate will have mastery of C# (.NET 6+), SQL Server, and TDD. This role offers a supportive developer-led culture with excellent perks, including profit share and a tailored development plan.

Benefits

Profit share

Training budget

Birthday off

Health schemes

Qualifications

• Mastery of C# (.NET 6+), SQL Server, and TDD (NUnit).
• Expertise in RESTful and GraphQL APIs, Git, and SOLID principles.
• Strong communication and a love for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-end architecture and strategy to align tech with business goals.
• Build and deliver scalable, high-performing SaaS products.
• Mentor and grow a passionate development team.
• Refine processes and explore tools for boosting efficiency.

Skills

C# (.NET 6+)

SQL Server

TDD (NUnit)

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

Git

SOLID principles

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Tools

Azure

DevOps

Entity Framework

Job description

Principal Back-End Developer - Manchester City Centre

Join a developer-led culture where innovation meets impact. Our client is looking for a visionary Principal Back-End Developer to help shape the future of their SaaS platform. You'll set the technical direction, drive cutting-edge development, and mentor a talented team-all while delivering high-quality, resilient services that make a real difference.

What You'll Do:

• Lead back-end architecture and strategy, aligning tech with business goals.
• Build and deliver scalable, high-performing SaaS products.
• Mentor and grow a passionate development team.
• Refine processes and explore tools that boost efficiency.

What You Bring:

• Mastery of C# (.NET 6+), SQL Server, and TDD (NUnit).
• Expertise in RESTful and GraphQL APIs, Git, and SOLID principles.
• Strategic thinking, strong communication, and a love for collaboration.
• Bonus: Experience with Azure, DevOps, Entity Framework, and observability practices.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Developer-led culture with hack days, and open access to leadership.
• Transparent progression and tailored development plans.
• Great perks: profit share, training budget, birthday off, health schemes, and more.

Ready to lead with purpose and build what's next? Apply now and be part of something exciting.

Please either apply online or email me directly at (url removed). For more information, feel free to call me on (phone number removed).