Principal Backend Developer

Portfolio Payroll Ltd

Irlam, United Kingdom

3 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Job location

Irlam, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles

.NET

API

Azure

C Sharp (Programming Language)

Microsoft SQL Server

.NET Core

Backend

Build Management

Front End Software Development

Api Design

Web Api

Job description

Lead backend architecture and technical direction Design and build scalable, high-performance APIs Champion clean code, testing, and engineering standards Mentor and support developers within the team Collaborate closely with product and frontend teams

Requirements

We're looking for a Principal Backend Developer to join our Manchester-based team. This is a senior technical leadership role for an experienced .NET engineer who can drive backend architecture, scalability, and best practices.

Tech Stack

.NET / .NET Core C# Web APIs SQL Server Azure (preferred), Strong commercial experience with .NET / C# Proven experience in a senior or principal-level role Deep understanding of API design and backend architecture Experience mentoring and influencing technical decisions Strong communication and leadership skills