Principal Developer

Your new company
A well known software company within Glasgow. They are once again expanding their busy team due to a new growth period, due to their track record of going above and beyond for their clients. They are seeking a self motivated individual with ambitions to grow and develop their career along with the business.
Your new role
As a Principal Developer, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers and report directly to the Head of Software Engineering. You will provide technical guidance to your team, whilst also producing clean and maintainable code and leading by example through setting the example of best practice.
You will also be coaching, developing and mentoring your team to drive and widen the capability of your wider function, as well as dealing with stakeholders both internal and external. As such, you will deal with both technical and non-technical staff and engage with client staff to give updates and assess capability, delivery and align expecatations with their requirements.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have experience of the following;

• Previous experience in consultancy or business development would be advantageous but not essential.
• Comfortable presenting ideas to clients.
• Proficient in translating product and business requirements into technical solutions.
• Forward-thinking and proactive mindset.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Extensive experience with public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, containers, and networking design patterns, primarily using
    Microsoft Azure.
  • Proficient in .NET/C# development.
  • Strong understanding of building and integrating with APIs.
  • Optional but desirable understanding of DXP solutions (e.g., Umbraco, Sitecore, Optimizely).
• Project Planning and Documentation:
  • Familiarity with considerations for planning a project's technical roadmap to align with organisational goals and growth.
  • Skilled at capturing and documenting non-functional requirements throughout project delivery.
• Solution Architecture:
  • Experienced in designing solutions and application architecture to meet project needs and future vision.
• Team Support and Troubleshooting:
  • Able to support teams by analysing issues from a high-level perspective and prioritising/delegating technical approaches for resolution.
  • Proficient in planning and hosting technical workshops, engaging with project stakeholders, and collaborating with third parties.

What you'll get in return
- Salary £70,000-£80,000
- Hybrid Working; 2 days per week in office
- Career Development; the company have a track record of helping upskill and help you reach your potential
- 34 days holiday (Increasing with each year of service up to 5 days)
- 10% pension contribution
What you need to do now
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