Principle Engineer

Principal Software Engineer (.NET / AWS)

-90,000+ per annum
IT Function
Manchester / Hybrid

Shape the Future of Cloud-Native Fintech Engineering

Are you ready to step into a role where you can drive architectural excellence, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence technical direction at scale?

We''re looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering function, playing a critical role in delivering scalable, cloud-native fintech platforms that support a rapidly expanding digital product suite.

This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives on deep technical problem-solving, system design, and raising engineering standards across teams.

What You''ll Be Doing

Owning Architecture & Technical Direction

• Design and build scalable, distributed systems using .NET (C#)
• Define and evolve system architecture across AWS cloud environments
• Lead on complex technical challenges and system design decisions
• Ensure platforms are built for performance, scalability, security, and resilience

Driving Engineering Excellence

• Act as a go-to technical expert within the engineering function
• Champion best practices, clean code, and modern engineering standards
• Contribute to architectural discussions and guide technical direction without line management responsibility
• Support and influence the wider engineering team through knowledge sharing and technical mentorship

Hands-On Delivery & Innovation

• Contribute directly to coding, design, and delivery of key systems
• Work across the full lifecycle - from design through to deployment and optimisation
• Drive improvement across CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native practices
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions

What Makes You Stand Out

You are a highly experienced engineer with a passion for hands-on development, architecture, and solving complex technical challenges.

• Extensive experience with .NET / C# in large-scale, complex systems
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS cloud platforms (essential)
• Proven experience designing scalable, distributed and microservices architectures
• Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and integration patterns
• Strong experience within DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices
• Ability to influence technical direction through expertise rather than authority

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerisation
• Knowledge of event-driven systems and architectures
• Exposure to front-end technologies (React / Angular)
• Experience within fintech or regulated environments

Why This Role Stands Out

• -90,000+ salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering direction at scale
• Remain hands-on while working on complex, high-impact systems
• Work on cloud-native fintech platforms with real-world impact
• High level of technical autonomy and influence
• Strong engineering culture with a modern technology stack
• Hybrid working in Manchester

If you''re looking for a role where you can stay deeply technical, influence architecture, and make a lasting impact without moving away from engineering, we''d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV via the application link or contact Chrissie Rehman at (url removed) to take the next step.

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