Lead Software Developer - .Net / Azure - WFH

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