Principal C# Software Engineer
Hybrid Manchester Area (3x weekly office)
80k -90k + Benefits
The business
A global organisation with deep roots and a rich heritage. Providing scientific instruments, software and services to support research, healthcare, food safety, and materials science.
The role
As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be central to building software that supports important real-world outcomes, whether that's advancing healthcare research, improving food safety, or enabling sustainable materials innovation.
The current focus is the delivery of a new Cloud Platform built on AWS, powered by microservices developed in C#. Alongside this, they are nvesting in key initiatives such as platform monitoring with Datadog, automation testing with Playwright, and strengthening security through GitHub Actions.
About you
* Experienced software engineer with strong skills in C#/.NET.
* Hands-on experience with AWS, microservices, and API development.
* Well-versed in modern software development practices, including unit testing, TDD, CI/CD, SOLID principles, BDD, and agile methodologies.
Additional skills (Training provided if needed)
* Developing CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes.
* Familiarity with front-end frameworks, particularly Angular.
* Monitoring and observability using Datadog.
* Version control and automation with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
* BDD implementation with Gherkin and SpecFlow.
* Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Artifactory.
* Understanding of software security standards (OWASP, PKI, X.509, TLS).
* Experience in regulated software development environments (e.g., medical devices).
Benefits
* A clear plan for career growth, with training and support from your manager.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Flexible hours and hybrid working.
* 25 days holiday allowance.
* Private health and dental coverage.
* Contributory pension plan.
* Onsite gym with subsidised membership.
* Employee Assistance Program.
If this sounds of interest and you'd like more information, please apply now.