Principal Software Engineer

Vix Technology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site offices

Learning & development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Vix Technology is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our Manchester team. You will own critical components, shape architecture, and mentor engineers across projects aimed at modernizing public transit software platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in software engineering, deep C#/.NET expertise, and experience with RESTful APIs and event-driven systems. You’ll collaborate with platform specialists to deliver scalable solutions and ensure system reliability in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with leadership experience
• Experience with C#, .NET and related tooling
• Strong design and architectural skills for scalable systems
• Excellent communication and mentoring capabilities

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions
• Lead technical direction and code quality across teams
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical coaching
• Participate in Agile sprint planning and reviews
• Act as escalation point to resolve production incidents
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse teams

Skills

C#

.NET

RESTful APIs

Event-driven architecture

Relational DBs

NoSQL DBs

Docker

Git

AI coding tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Job description

Make The Connection.

Vix Technology is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for public transit, believing that accessibility should be a standard. With over 35 years of experience and systems deployed in more than 200 cities worldwide, we take a modular approach to integrate various partners and technologies, creating best-in-class solutions. Our dynamic team consists of over 450 dedicated professionals across 12 offices globally, spanning APAC, Europe, and North America. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible and collaborative work environment that empowers our employees to connect and excel.

If you are passionate about making a difference in public transportation and thrive in a team-focused atmosphere, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vision of a more connected world.

Find out more about your new workplace!
Vix Technology is seeking a talented and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and solutions that are transforming the public transportation industry.

You will play a vital role in driving innovation and developing mission-critical software solutions that enable efficient public transportation systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of platform specialists to design and implement robust and scalable software applications.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and reusable software solutions that meet customer needs
• Supporting the design and architecture of complex systems, with a focus on long-term quality, scalability, and maintainability
• Deep ownership of the codebase, uplifting engineering standards, and acting as a trusted source of technical knowledge for the development team
• Contribute to Agile development processes, including sprint planning and reviews
• Mentor and support junior engineers through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical coaching
• Available as a technical escalation to investigate and resolve production incidents to ensure system stability and customer satisfaction
• Communicate technical concepts clearly across diverse teams and provide constructive, solution-oriented feedback

Requirements

What You Will Bring To The Role

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years in software engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in tech lead, or principal engineering role
• Extensive experience in C#, .NET and related frameworks, and modern development tooling (git, docker, AI coding tools)
• Skilled in building and integrating RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures
• Competence in working with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Desirable:

• AWS experience
• Previous experience and interest in a transport technology or rail ticketing environment

Personal Attributes:

• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Composed and resilient under pressure
• Supportive team player with mentoring capability
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and reliability
• Organised with effective time management skills

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused. We offer:

• A supportive culture with great on-site offices
• A focus on learning and development
• A great collaborative team culture

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.