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