Principal Software Engineers

4 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Colossus Recruitment Full time
Principal Software Engineers X 4 .Net C# MSSQL (Azure or AWS) TDD Docker, 5 years + Hybrid working

Our client, a pioneer in technology for decades worldwide. Their work spans across the world touching the lives on millions


They are looking to establish a brand new team who will work on a groundbreaking transformation programme for the next decade.


As a Principal Engineer, you will own the quality of the codebase, ensuring the highest standards, consistent patterns, and a Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach.

Your expertise in scaling and issue detection will be invaluable. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in helping engineers enhance their skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement


Your role involves not just executing tasks but shaping the future of education technology alongside Product Owners, Architects, and Development teams.

Together, you will design innovative solutions that align with the overarching vision

You will collaborate closely with Product Architects, challenging decisions and optimizing technical designs. Your insights will be crucial in translating conceptual designs into tangible technical deliverables, driving the mission forward with every line of code

About You


Your problem-solving skills and innovative mindset drive you to lead in building highly scalable and reliable applications, effortlessly adapting to new technologies.

You take ownership and initiative, proactively identifying and implementing improvements


As an adept leader and communicator, you guide engineering teams to uphold coding standards, implement best practices, and maintain high code quality.

Collaborating seamlessly, you design and deploy scalable applications, ensuring system stability while prioritizing iterative development

Your insights drive effective resource allocation, while your technical expertise allows you to architect robust solutions. Your track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget speaks to your leadership and mentorship capabilities

Experience

Substantial professional experience with .NET C# MSSQL (Azure or AWS)

Prior experience in a technical leadership role or similar capacity

Proficiency in developing scalable software for large codebases

Strong knowledge of relational databases, including MSSQL or PostgreSQL or MySQL

Demonstrated commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Deep knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (Azure OR AWS)

Experience in designing, understanding, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Solid understanding of Security, Networking, and Database concepts

Familiarity with standard project lifecycle processes

Proactive and inquisitive nature, willing to undertake various responsibilities

Proficiency in Docker

Highly skilled in clean code architecture, application and systems architecture, and principles/methodologies such as SOLID and DDD

Upholds high standards for code quality, testing, and iterative, continuous delivery

Excellent collaboration skills for pair programming and code reviews

Experience owning a feature from concept to production, including proposal, discussion, and execution

Experience with monitoring, alerting, and debugging high-volume production systems

Experience or exposure to PHP, MYSQL is an advantage

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Your CV has your address and postcode

You also have your correct phone number and email address so we can contact you asap regarding your application

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