Principal Software Engineer – Cloud Migration & Microservices

Reed Technology; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment leader in North East England is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the migration and modernisation of a complex legacy application. You will drive the adoption of modern architecture, applying strong design principles and collaborating with a cross-functional team. Ideal candidates have proven experience in application migration, strong skills in C#, .NET, SQL, and cloud technologies. This role offers an attractive benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to influence architecture and technical direction.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Attractive pension scheme

Hybrid working with flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in application modernisation and migration projects.
• Strong background in microservice architecture and design patterns.
• Hands-on expertise in C#, .NET, SQL, and Web APIs.
• Cloud experience (Azure preferred, AWS considered).
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (ideally React but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Drive the migration of legacy systems to modern solutions.
• Define and implement microservice architecture using a code-first approach.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team for seamless integration.
• Get hands-on with C#, .NET, SQL, Web APIs, and React.

Skills

Application modernisation and migration

Microservice architecture

C#

.NET

SQL

Web APIs

Cloud experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

A technology recruitment leader in North East England is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the migration and modernisation of a complex legacy application. You will drive the adoption of modern architecture, applying strong design principles and collaborating with a cross-functional team. Ideal candidates have proven experience in application migration, strong skills in C#, .NET, SQL, and cloud technologies. This role offers an attractive benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to influence architecture and technical direction.