Principal Software Engineer

‍ 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.