Principal Software Engineer

Posted 1 day 5 hours ago by WRK digital

Permanent
Full Time
I.T. & Communications Jobs
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Description

Principal Developer - Lead the Future of Digital Innovation

Location: Hybrid / Remote - Greater Manchester 1 day a week

£80,000 + Benefits Full Time


Are you ready to lead cutting-edge digital transformation projects at the intersection of innovation, cloud technology, and AI?


WRK digital are delighted to be shortlisting for a Principal Developer to shape and drive a technical roadmap across a suite of applications supporting a diverse range of professional services. In this strategic leadership role, you'll architect modern solutions, guide a growing development team, and work at the forefront of cloud and low-code innovation.


Your Mission

- Lead technical direction across multiple application stacks using both low-code and modern .Net platforms.

- Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of developers

- Architect and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems in line with business objectives

- Evaluate and integrate AI, machine learning, and emerging tech to solve real-world challenges

- Own and evolve our API strategy, cloud architecture, and version control processes

- Foster innovation through prototyping and continuous improvement of development practices


What You'll Bring


- Extensive hands-on .NET (C#) development experience

- Proven exeperience working with front-end frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue)

- Strong background in Microsoft Azure, including cloud architecture and governance

- Proficiency in RESTful APIs, SQL, and GIT-based workflows

- Knowledge of low/no-code platforms (e.g. Microsoft Power Apps)

- Deep understanding of software architecture, security, and DevOps (CI/CD)

- Agile mindset with a passion for innovation and quality


Tech You'll Work With

- Microsoft Azure & Power Platform

- C# / .Net, SQL, RESTful APIs

- JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)

- Git, Agile, DevOps pipelines

- AI & machine learning tools via Azure services


What's in It for You?

- Lead technical strategy and innovation at the highest level

- Work with modern tools and pioneering technologies

- Hybrid/remote flexibility with 1 day a week in Manchester.

- A forward-thinking team culture that values quality, collaboration, and professional growth

- Opportunity to shape the digital future of a dynamic, high-growth organisation


Please apply now or contact James Westwood at WRK digital for a confidential conversation around the next steps.