Principal Software Engineer – Cloud-Native Microservices

Manchester Digital; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail technology firm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a 6-month contract in Manchester. This role involves collaborating with architects and product owners to lead a transformation to a cloud-native, event-driven architecture. Responsibilities include overseeing technology vision and strategy, along with opportunities for hands-on rapid prototyping. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with TypeScript, AWS, and CI/CD, and be available to work onsite four days a week. Competitive pay of up to £650/day offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
• Strong understanding of AWS services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Architects and Product Owners on re-architecture.
• Lead technical overview of product domain.
• Initiate R&D or impact analysis where prototyping is required.

Skills

TypeScript (Node & React)

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

A leading retail technology firm is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a 6-month contract in Manchester. This role involves collaborating with architects and product owners to lead a transformation to a cloud-native, event-driven architecture. Responsibilities include overseeing technology vision and strategy, along with opportunities for hands-on rapid prototyping. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with TypeScript, AWS, and CI/CD, and be available to work onsite four days a week. Competitive pay of up to £650/day offered.