Principal .Net Developer

Principal Software Engineer .NET / Cloud / APIs Location: Belfast (Remote First) Band & Level: Manager / Level 7 Type: Full-time | Remote First (Rare Opportunity) Contact: Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn Company: OCHO | Building Teams The Opportunity Were hiring a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering organisation responsible for delivering business-critical platforms at scale. This is a technical leadership role offering full architectural ownership, hands-on delivery, and the chance to guide engineering standards across a cross-functional team. Youll lead by example , setting the technical direction, driving quality and performance, and collaborating with senior peers globally. This is also a rare remote-first role, offering flexibility without compromising collaboration or impact. Role Responsibilities Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, promoting excellence and accountability Partner with Principal Engineers globally to define and uphold engineering best practice Own delivery quality, system performance, and reliability across distributed platforms Drive continuous improvement through experimentation with modern tools, frameworks, and cloud services Communicate effectively across teams and regions, raising risks early and maintaining momentum Champion clean architecture, scalability, and maintainability across all systems Essential Experience / Competencies Proven experience building and leading high-performing software teams in an Agile environment Deep expertise in designing and maintaining distributed, cloud-native, event-driven systems Expert-level knowledge of .NET Framework and .NET Core (C#) Strong background in API design and development (REST and/or GraphQL) Proficiency in relational database design and optimisation (MSSQL, MySQL, etc.) Experience deploying and managing solutions on AWS or Azure Broad understanding of the full SDLC, from design through to post-release support Demonstrated ability to evaluate, challenge, and refine solution designs Excellent communication and influencing skills, with proven mentoring and coaching experience Hands-on experience implementing automated testing for complex systems Desirable Skills Experience with WPF application development In-depth knowledge of AWS services Exposure to Java, JavaScript, or React Familiarity with serverless architectures and microservices Experience with TDD, BDD, or similar approaches Why Join? Shape engineering practices across a globally recognised business Work remotely within a collaborative, delivery-focused culture Engage with talented engineers across multiple regions Opportunity to innovate, experiment, and drive modern engineering standards Interested? Reach out to Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn for an informal chat, or apply directly with your CV. OCHO | Building Teams Skills: .Net Azure SQL Benefits: Work From Home Bonus Private Health