Principal Software Engineer, AI-Driven SaaS & Cloud

MHR

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Training courses

GP access

Mental health support

Holiday days

Family leave

MHRewards

Recognition program

Referral bonus up to £2,000

Social events

On-site restaurants

Private medical insurance

Dental coverage

Job summary

MHR is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead complex engineering challenges that shape our products and technical direction. You will operate across the organisation—defining strategy, influencing architecture, and guiding delivery within a modern SaaS environment, using .NET and Azure with cloud-native design and TDD.

You will champion AI-assisted development to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and innovation, balancing hands-on work with technical leadership and mentoring

Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET, Azure) and modern engineering practices.
Ability to deliver technical strategy and lead complex initiatives.
Mentor engineers and raise technical standards.
Advocate AI-assisted engineering and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Define technical strategy and influence architecture across the organisation.
Guide delivery within a modern SaaS environment and ensure high quality outcomes.
Lead cross-functional teams and mentor engineers to strengthen capability.
Embed test-driven development and AI-assisted tooling in delivery.

Skills

.NET

Azure

TDD

Cloud-native design

Job description

You will champion AI-assisted development to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and innovation, balancing hands-on work with technical leadership and mentoring

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