Principal .Net Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer (.NET) Belfast Hybrid

MCS Group is working with a global technology-driven financial services organisation as they continue to grow their Belfast engineering team.

This is an opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to take ownership of technical direction, lead a high-performing engineering team and help shape the architecture of large-scale, business-critical platforms used globally.

You'll need strong experience with:

C#, .NET / .NET Core and distributed systemsCloud technologies (AWS or Azure)REST APIs and event-driven architecturesLeading engineering teams in Agile environmentsDesigning scalable, resilient enterprise applicationsExperience within financial services, trading platforms, FIX protocol, WPF, React or microservices would be beneficial but isn't essential.

What's on offer?

Salary up to £58,000Bonus schemeHybrid working (3 days in the Belfast office)Private healthcareEnhanced pensionGenerous annual leave with the option to buy moreOngoing learning and career progression within a global engineering organisationThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that invests heavily in technology, offers genuine technical ownership, and provides clear progression into senior leadership.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at

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