Principal-level engineering of modern C# cloud software enhancing sustainability Cambridge, hybrid working; to £80k+ DoE with top benefits This role will suit a principal software developer with expertise guiding and contributing directly to cloud software development with AWS or Azure. The data-oriented platform and pipeline at hand is central to a suite of applications with a positive impact on global sustainability, and this is a prominent role with responsibility and reward. You will have a principal engineer's ability to address the finer points of architecture, consider the ramifications of far-reaching decisions, collaborate with stakeholders, and cultivate and apply the right elements of modern good practice and standards. Through such actions and direct contributions you will play a key part in shaping platform capabilities and effectiveness. You will also bring: • Prior experience designing and successfully delivering complex, high-quality enterprise and/or cloud solutions, from technical domains such the scientific, engineering and/or industrial sectors. • Significant skills with C# and modern .NET, creating elegant designs, tracking the evolution of the language and selecting the best elements to incorporate. • Experience with AWS or Azure as a target platform, containers, and potentially cloud native approaches, Kubernetes etc. Ideally (not necessarily) this may include specific knowledge of vendor offerings and appropriate architectures and patterns for those offerings. • A deep understanding of cloud-compatible architectures (such as microservices and SoA), RESTful API design considerations, and ideally, a good awareness of security and authentication considerations (OAuth is relevant). • A strong academic track record including a good technical degree and top A-level grades or equivalent. The company offers a multi-cultural environment, a focus on sustainability, and a top package including a highly competitive salary, enhanced pension and holiday, hybrid working several days per week, and a host of career and skills development options in addition to tailored package elements. Keywords: Principal engineer, principal software developer, C#, .NET, cloud, Azure, AWS, cloud native, containers, microservice, service-oriented, REST, API, intelligence, security, authentication, OAuth, sustainability, Cambridge, hybrid. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: TJ27704 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate. TPBN1_UKTJ
Principal Software Developer employer: ECM Selection Ltd.
This defence company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where talented engineers collaborate on cutting-edge projects in cyber security and communications. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have opportunities for mentorship and leadership roles, alongside competitive benefits such as biannual salary reviews and a generous pension scheme. Located just north of Cheltenham, the office fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the defence sector.
