Principal Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

Tech: C#, .NET, React, TypeScript, Azure, DevOps

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + benefits

Location: Leeds (Hybrid working)

The Opportunity:

A growing digital consultancy is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join their team, working on complex, high-impact projects across public and private sectors.

This is a client-facing, hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape architecture, guide delivery, and help organisations solve challenging technical problems, often where requirements aren’t fully defined.

You’ll act as a trusted technical advisor, combining strong engineering capability with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive meaningful outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Lead solution architecture across complex environments
• Design scalable, secure and future-proof systems
• Promote modern engineering approaches (cloud-native, modular design)

Engineering & Delivery

• Build backend services using C# / .NET
• Support frontend development with React & TypeScript
• Deliver cloud-native solutions in Azure, AWS (CI/CD, DevOps, containers)
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code

Client Engagement

• Work closely with stakeholders to shape requirements
• Translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes
• Facilitate discovery and solution design sessions

Commercial & Strategic Input

• Identify opportunities to add value and extend engagements
• Support proposals and technical strategy
• Balance engineering excellence with pragmatic delivery

Team Leadership

• Mentor engineers and support team development
• Contribute to best practices and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in C# / .NET development
• Experience in solution architecture or technical leadership roles
• Comfortable in client-facing or consulting environments
• Hands-on experience with Azure and cloud-native delivery
• Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills