Principal Software Engineer | Lancashire

Searchability; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech organization in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead engineering efforts, mentor developers, and drive modern technology adoption. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with .NET, C#, and AWS, focusing on scalable solutions. The company offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary of up to £80k, and a strong emphasis on personal and professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Collaborative and innovative culture

Continuous learning and professional development support

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in .NET, C#, and AWS.
• Experience with architectural decision-making.
• Mentoring developers and championing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering direction and mentor talented developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Shape technical excellence across squads.

Skills

.NET

C#

AWS

JavaScript

DevOps

Agile

CI/CD

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – .NET / C# / AWS / CI/CD

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer

Employer: Searchability

Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference Number: 49cd8788-fe44-49b1-9a79-7767c9c68aa4

Job Details

• .NET, C#, AWS, JavaScript, DevOps, Agile, CI/CD
• Salary up to £75-80k + Bonus scheme
• Hybrid – 3 days a week on-site (Greater Manchester)

Who We Are

We’re a fast‑growing tech organisation evolving our digital platforms and modernising how we deliver exceptional user experiences. Working in agile, self‑organising squads, our teams are empowered to design, build, and deliver scalable, high‑performance systems that shape the future of our business.

Principal Software Engineer

We’re now looking for a Principal Software Engineer to take a leading role in guiding our engineering direction, mentoring talented developers, and driving the adoption of modern technologies and best practices.

We’re seeking a Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in .NET, C# and AWS who will play a key part in architectural decision‑making, helping teams balance innovation and reliability while championing best practices.

You’ll work closely with other Principal Engineers, Product Owners, and cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions – all while mentoring engineers and shaping technical excellence across squads.

Benefits

• Salary up to £80k + Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working model
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Strong influence over technical direction and architecture
• Continuous learning and professional development support

What Happens Next?

Please either apply online or email me directly. For more information, feel free to call me. By applying, you consent to us processing your details for this vacancy only.

Key Skills

.NET, C#, AWS, JavaScript, DevOps, Agile, CI/CD