Principal Backend Software Engineer .Net Azure

Client Server; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Backend Software Engineer with a focus on C# .Net Core and Azure. This exciting role involves leading the development of a high-traffic SaaS insurance platform while maintaining hands-on involvement in backend services. You will collaborate closely with a talented team, setting standards and driving technical projects in a dynamic Agile environment. With a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid work model, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative workplace that values diversity and continuous learning.

Benefits

Bonus (c20%)

25 days holiday

Enhanced maternity/paternity packages

Professional training and career development

Hybrid work from home

Qualifications

• Expertise in C# .Net Core backend development for scalable systems.
• Deep knowledge of Azure and SaaS deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of backend services for a flagship SaaS platform.
• Promote best practices and technical leadership in an Agile environment.

Skills

C# .Net Core

Azure cloud services

SaaS development

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Kubernetes

Docker

Technical project leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Pulumi

Terraform

Job description

Principal Backend Software Engineer .Net Azure

This range is provided by Client Server. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Principal Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Core Azure) Reigate / WFH to £95k

Are you a backend focused .Net technologist looking for an opportunity to work on cutting edge SaaS technology?

You could be progressing your career in a senior hands-on role at a global InsurTech.

As a Principal Backend Software Engineer, you will take a lead role in the team responsible for their flagship SaaS insurance platform that handles 4 billion requests per month. The work is challenging and complex; you'll focus on delivering the evolution of backend services that support large scale calculation systems, remaining hands-on while helping to set standards and providing technical project leadership within an Agile development environment that encourages close collaboration.

Location / WFH:

There's a flexible work from home hybrid model; you'll join colleagues in the Reigate office twice a week for team meet-ups and stakeholder meetings.

About you:

• You have expertise with C# .Net Core backend development, with experience in developing highly available, scalable systems.
• You have a deep knowledge of Azure cloud-based services.
• You have a strong understanding of SaaS and cloud deployment.
• You have a good knowledge of IaC; they use Pulumi, but Terraform experience is fine.
• You have experience with Kubernetes and Docker at scale and have a good understanding of modern microservices.
• You have experience in leading technical projects and promoting best practices.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What's in it for you:

As a Principal Backend Software Engineer / Developer, you will earn a competitive salary package including:

• Salary to £95k
• Bonus (c20%)
• 25 days holiday (and ability to buy more)
• Enhanced maternity / paternity packages
• Professional training and career development
• Hybrid work from home (x2 days office)

Apply now to find out more about this Principal Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Core Azure) opportunity.

At Client Server, we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development, Insurance, and IT Services and IT Consulting