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Principal Software Developer

SoCode
Milton, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£80,000 – £90,000 pa

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£80,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
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Degree
Posted
12 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

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Principal Software Developer | Cambridge | Hybrid | Up to £90,000 plus benefits

I am currently working with a Global leader in industrial software who are looking for a Principal Software Developer to join a strong and talented team of developers working on their core platform.

You will be working with internal stakeholders and engineering teams to understand requirements, shape system architecture, and deliver scalable platform capabilities.

You’ll need the following skills and experience:

A STEM degree or equivalent industry experience

A track record of delivering high-quality software solutions (Principal candidates should demonstrate technical leadership and broader architectural impact)

Strong object-oriented design skills and appreciation for maintainability, testability, and reuse

Experience with RESTful APIs and microservice/service-oriented design

Professional experience with C#/.NET (or similar)

Solid communication skills in collaborative engineering environmentsDesired skills and competencies

Microsoft Azure services: Cosmos DB, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Service Bus, Event Hubs, Application Insights.

Kubernetes and container orchestration.

Web development with Angular or a modern equivalent.

You will be working out of their North Cambridge based office on a hybrid basis (50% WFH), they will be moving into a new office space soon which offers ample parking and easy access whether you drive or take public transport. The position pays a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 plus benefits.

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please get in touch. You can reach me via email at (url removed)

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