Principal Software Engineer in Belfast

Principal Software Engineer in Belfast

Belfast Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and deliver scalable software systems using Java, C#, TypeScript, or Python.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company that values innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, remote work options, and growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career advancement potential.
  • Why this job: Lead impactful projects and shape the future of technology with AI integration.
  • Qualifications: Strong experience in software design, cloud platforms, and technical leadership.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Overview Design and deliver robust, scalable software systems using technologies like Java, C#/.

Net, Type Script or Python.

Lead architectural decisions across services, platforms, and cloud-native systems.

Build and guide the development of backend services, APIs, and event-driven systems.

Work across AWS, Azure, or GCP to design reliable and secure cloud-based solutions.

Apply agentic ways of working, using AI tools to support design, development, testing, and delivery.

Help teams adopt effective patterns for integrating AI into engineering workflows and systems.

Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, helping shape direction and unblock delivery.

Contribute hands-on where needed, particularly in complex or high-impact areas of implementation.

Drive improvements in engineering practices, system design, deployment processes, and operational maturity.

Support teams with technical mentoring, design reviews, and problem-solving across the software lifecycle.

Collaborate with platform, product, and delivery teams to ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and production-ready.

Help define technical standards and influence how engineering is done across projects and teams.

Requirements Strong experience designing and delivering production-grade software systems using technologies such as Java, C#/.

Net, Type Script or Python.

Significant experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Strong background in system design, architecture, and building scalable distributed systems.

Experience designing and building APIs, backend platforms, and event-driven services.

Proven ability to make sound technical decisions and guide teams through complex engineering challenges.

Comfortable working across the full software delivery lifecycle, from design through to deployment and operation.

Strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals, patterns, and best practices.

Experience adopting agentic ways of working, using AI tools to enhance engineering productivity and delivery.

Ability to balance hands-on delivery with technical leadership and strategic thinking.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal Software Engineer in Belfast

Java
C#/.Net
TypeScript
Python
Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
System Design
Architecture