Azure Architect - Home based

Division: IT Job type: In return, TAG will support your growth and development, as well as offer opportunities to progress or maybe even change tack! The Principal Developer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architectural direction, design, and development of complex software systems. This role involves leading high-level projects, making strategic decisions regarding technology stacks, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications. This position performs important team leadership, primarily leading engineers and developers within the development function. Development, design, architecture Quality Assurance Uphold TAG’s reputation for high-quality service levels and always represent TAG IT with full professionalism Remain an expert in the design, development and maintenance of software applications, and high-quality scalable code, and stay comprehensively knowledgeable in the Travel, Entertainment and Events industries We work flexibly to accommodate our TAG team colleagues, meaning on occasion there could be requirements outside of office hours to manage time zones and other work commitments. Education to Degree level or higher in related field, or in lieu of education, the equivalent combination of education and directly related experience Successful experience of working within development teams Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall Working knowledge of travel industry technologies, e.g. booking tools and GDS systems Previous experience of developing software in the entertainment industry Capable of creating the bandwidth to lead on multiple projects and manage staff teams simultaneously It is also a requirement have had strong practical experience of C# and Azure Development: C# Development, .NET core/.NET Framework Azure: APIM, including extensive use of policies, caching and security aspects: Azure AI Search, using API and designing indexes Azure Cosmos DB Data sources: via ODBC, RESTful API, Message-based Architectures Development of relational and non-relational databases and ORMs, e.g. DevOps processes, CI/CD, writing Unit Tests Testing frameworks (e.g. xUnit, NUnit, MSTest), and broader testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Docker, Postman Relevant Microsoft Certifications This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) based in our Manchester office. Since March 2020, we have operated a flexible, hybrid approach to working and will continue to do this moving forward. We will work with you to find the best mix of office and home working that suits your life and the needs of the team. As passionate as you may be about changing the face of travel, let’s be honest – you\’re not doing this for free. Competitive salary DOE Private Medical and Dental Insurance Wellness/EAP programme Employee discounts Enhanced employer pension contributions Service-based holiday entitlement