> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/13381-principal-software-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/13381-principal-software-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Principal Software Developer

- **Company:** SoCode Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Web Development, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Azure Service Bus, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Cosmos DB, Azure AKS, Restful APIs, Industrial Software, Microservices
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb629e1a55ce19f6a60f26dfcc2d3fa06f

## About the Role

* 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 environments

Desired 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.

## Description

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.


## Related Videos

- [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice)
- [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company)
- [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure)
- [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living)
- [Empowering Thousands of Developers: Our Journey to an Internal Developer Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1519-empowering-thousands-of-developers-our-journey-to-an-internal-developer-platform)
- [Azure-Well Architected Framework - Cost Optimization in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2100-azure-well-architected-framework-cost-optimization-in-practice)

## Related Articles

- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)
- [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)