Principal Solution Architect - .NET & AWS

Daniel James Resourcing Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS sector is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to shape their cloud architecture. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact on cloud technology across multiple domains while working in a hybrid environment based in Manchester or Leeds.

Benefits

Car allowance up to £10K

15-30% performance bonus

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Deep experience in .NET (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core).
• Hands-on AWS experience with key services.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead AWS cloud strategy for large-scale SaaS platforms.
• Architect cloud-native solutions and modernise legacy systems.
• Collaborate with teams on best practices for cloud security.

Skills

Cloud architecture

.NET development

AWS expertise

SQL database

NoSQL database

Event-driven architecture

Containerisation

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Principal Solution Architect – .NET & AWS Manchester or Leeds | Up to £100K base + 15-30% Bonus + Up to £10K Car Allowance
Hybrid – One day a week in the office
Shape the Future of Cloud Architecture in a Global SaaS Enterprise Our client, a global leader in their industry, is embarking on a major technology transformation. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the cloud strategy that will drive innovation at scale.
We are looking for an exceptional Cloud Architect with deep expertise in .NET and AWS to help modernise a complex technology estate, designing cutting-edge cloud-native solutions that will power mission-critical applications across multiple business domains.
The Opportunity This is not just another architecture role. This is a chance to make a tangible impact in a truly enterprise-scale environment, working with high-traffic applications, distributed systems, and cloud-first engineering teams. You will:

• Define and lead the AWS cloud strategy for large-scale SaaS platforms.
• Architect and implement cloud-native, event-driven, microservices-based solutions.
• Drive modernisation initiatives, replacing legacy systems with state-of-the-art cloud solutions.
• Work closely with engineering teams, guiding them on best practices in .NET, AWS, and cloud security.
• Influence technical decision-making at the highest levels while remaining hands-on in proof-of-concept work.
• Collaborate with product, business, and technology leaders to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and future-proof.
• Shape engineering standards, best practices, and architecture governance.

What We’re Looking For To thrive in this role, you’ll need a strong technical foundation in cloud architecture and software engineering. You should have:
? Deep experience in .NET development (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core).
? AWS cloud expertise – hands-on with services like Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, and more.
? Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience.
? A background in event-driven architectures (Kafka, SNS, SQS).
? Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
? Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
? A collaborative, pragmatic approach, comfortable influencing both engineers and senior stakeholders.
? Experience in large-scale distributed systems and enterprise environments.
Why Join?

• Exceptional package – Up to £100K base + 15-30% bonus + up to £10K car allowance.
• True hybrid working – Manchester or Leeds office (just one day per week in-office).
• Huge impact – Influence the future of cloud technology in a global SaaS enterprise.
• Work with the latest tech – AWS, Kubernetes, event-driven microservices, and modern .NET stacks.
• Career-defining role – Be part of a multi-year transformation and leave a lasting legacy.

Ready to Take the Lead? If you’re a Cloud Architect who thrives on solving complex problems and driving large-scale cloud transformations, this is the role for you.