Principal Software Engineer — AI‑Driven Cloud Architect

MHR; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to 60+ training courses

GP & mental health support

Extra holiday days option

Family leave enhancements

MHRewards discounts

Employee recognition program

Referral bonus up to £2000

Social clubs & activities

On-site subsidised restaurants

Private medical & dental options

Job summary

MHR is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead complex engineering challenges and shape the product's technical direction. You will operate across the organization, defining strategy, influencing architecture, and guiding delivery in a modern SaaS environment.

Experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET, Azure), cloud-native design, distributed systems, and test-driven development is required. You will champion AI-assisted development to improve efficiency, quality, and innovation,

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET, Azure) and modern engineering practices.
• Expertise in scalable architecture and cloud-native systems.
• Proven ability to deliver technical strategy and complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• You will define and execute technical strategy and shape scalable architecture.
• Lead cross-functional Agile teams and mentor engineers to raise technical standards.
• Drive engineering excellence through best practices, including AI-assisted tooling.
• Align priorities across teams, mitigate risks, and ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Microsoft .NET

Azure

Cloud-native design

Distributed systems

Test-driven development

AI-assisted engineering

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Architectural leadership

Job description

MHR is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead complex engineering challenges and shape the product's technical direction. You will operate across the organization, defining strategy, influencing architecture, and guiding delivery in a modern SaaS environment.

Experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET, Azure), cloud-native design, distributed systems, and test-driven development is required. You will champion AI-assisted development to improve efficiency, quality, and innovation,