Principal Software Engineer

Maxwell Bond; Manchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Manchester is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to work on a new greenfield project. This role involves building a scalable global platform with .NET 8 and Azure, driving quality through TDD, and leveraging cutting-edge technology in a cloud-first environment. Candidates should have expertise in C# .NET Core and SQL Server, along with a passion for driving best practices in software development.

Benefits

Cutting-edge tech stack

Structured career progression

Personal development plans

Focus on engineering excellence

Qualifications

• Expertise in C# .NET Core is required.
• Strong experience with SQL Server and REST APIs needed.
• A TDD mindset and passion for clean code essential.
• Azure Cloud expertise is a must.

Responsibilities

• Building a scalable global platform using .NET 8 and Azure Function Apps.
• Leveraging Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments.
• Driving quality through Test Driven Development.
• Innovating with a team that values clean architecture.

Skills

C# .NET Core

SQL Server

REST APIs

Azure Cloud Expertise

Test Driven Development (TDD)

Tools

.NET 8

Azure Function Apps

Terraform

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – C#.NET

Manchester, Up to £75,000

This is a great opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to join one of Manchester’s most renowned SaaS companies as they start work on a brand-new greenfield project set to shape the future of their global platform.

This is a unique opportunity to work in an engineering-first culture alongside Microsoft MVPs and top-tier software developers, using the latest Microsoft tech in a cloud-first environment.

It’s perfect if you’re ready for the next step in your career. If you’re someone who takes on technical leadership responsibilities, are always looking towards the next best tool to utilise, care about improving the skills of others and driving best practices, then this is the role for you.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Building a scalable global platform using .NET 8 and Azure Function Apps
• Leveraging Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments
• Driving quality through Test Driven Development
• Innovating with a team that values clean architecture, experimentation, and modern practices

What You’ll Bring:

• Expertise in C# .NET Core
• Strong experience with SQL Server and REST APIs
• A TDD mindset and a passion for clean, maintainable code
• Azure Cloud Expertise

Why Join?

• Cutting-edge tech stack in a cloud-native environment
• Structured career progression and personal development plans
• Work alongside some of the best minds in tech
• A genuine focus on engineering excellence, learning, and innovation

If you are a Principal Software Engineer looking to be part of something big from day one, then please apply or get in touch directly.