Principal .Net Developer

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech organization is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of key internal systems. This hands-on leadership role involves mentoring team members and architecting enterprise-scale solutions using .NET and AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in backend development and enjoy shaping infrastructure delivery processes in a hybrid working environment in Belfast, with excellent progression pathways and a focus on engineering excellence.

Benefits

Pension & private health care

Hybrid working in Belfast

Company with unparalleled growth

Strong culture of inclusivity and innovation

Qualifications

• Proven .NET backend experience, ideally in a regulated or finance environment.
• Ability to lead technical delivery while maintaining code quality and system security.
• Experience shaping infrastructure and delivery processes with tools like AWS and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function and mentor team members.
• Architect and deliver enterprise-scale solutions.
• Work across backend systems, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure.

Skills

C#

Python

AWS

.NET

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

MCS are delighted to be partnering with this innovative tech organisation to build a high-performing engineering function. We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer with strong .NET and AWS/Azure expertise to lead development on key internal systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others while architecting and delivering enterprise-scale solutions. You'll work across backend systems, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure using AWS CDK in Python.

Ideal for someone

• Has proven .NET backend experience, ideally in a regulated or finance environment
• Can lead technical delivery while maintaining code quality and system security
• Enjoys shaping infrastructure and delivery processes with tools like AWS and CI/CD platforms

This is a great opportunity to influence high-level design decisions and guide a team in a business committed to engineering excellence.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a truly global business operating at the intersection of financial markets and cutting-edge tech. You'll gain access to a collaborative environment with clear progression pathways, regular mentoring, and meaningful, large-scale engineering challenges.

• Hybrid working in Belfast
• Pension & private health care
• Company with unparalleled growth
• Strong culture of inclusivity and innovation

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact matthew rainey at m.rain

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Skills: c# python aws .net principal developer engineer