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Evolve IT is delighted to be supporting a leading professional services organisation in their search for a Principal Developer to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions.This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with modern Microsoft technologies while shaping technical direction, mentoring a talented team, and ensuring software is built to the highest standards of quality, maintainability, and clean code principles.About the RoleAs Principal Developer, you’ll be a technical authority in your team — balancing strategic design decisions with hands-on coding. You’ll lead on the creation and enhancement of applications that solve complex business challenges, with an initial focus on solutions for the pensions and financial services sector.From guiding architectural decisions to reviewing code quality, you’ll be the champion for SOLID principles, clean code, and engineering best practice across the full software development lifecycle.Your responsibilities will include:Leading the design and development of systems and components in .NET and Microsoft AzureEnsuring all code meets clean code standards and aligns with SOLID principlesConducting and leading code/design reviews, mentoring less experienced developersTaking a pragmatic, iterative approach to architecture and deliveryDriving non-functional improvements, including performance tuning and profilingStaying current with modern tools, technologies, and patterns — and sharing that knowledge with the teamPartnering with Delivery Leads and Development Managers to enhance team performanceAbout YouYou’re a hands-on technical leader who thrives in well-structured, high-quality code environments. You balance elegance and pragmatism in your solutions, and you have a knack for raising standards across a team.You’ll bring:Deep, hands-on experience with .NET and object-oriented programmingStrong understanding and practical application of SOLID principles and clean code practicesExperience with Microsoft Azure in a production environmentBackground in architectural and technical design, ideally for distributed systemsConfidence across the full SDLCStrong code review, mentoring, and technical leadership skillsExperience with Agile deliveryKnowledge of performance profiling and optimisation techniquesCommercial awareness of project delivery and resourcingYou are:Collaborative, approachable, and supportive with your teamA confident communicator, able to explain technical decisions to varied audiencesPassionate about continuous improvement and high-quality software deliveryIn Returnc£75,000 base salary with a strong benefits package, including profit share incentivesFlexible hybrid working – combining home working with time in modern, collaborative offices (minimum two days a week in the office)A highly supportive culture that values innovation, inclusion, and personal growthOpportunities to work on meaningful, complex projects using the latest Microsoft technologiesHow to ApplyIf you’re ready to lead development in a clean, well-structured engineering environment and make a real impact on product quality, we’d love to hear from you.Please apply with your CV to

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