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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Vix Technology
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £56,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Review, Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Non-relational Database, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5892650414

## About the Role

* Minimum 10 years in software engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in tech lead, or principal engineering role
 * Extensive experience in C#, .NET and related frameworks, and modern development tooling (git, docker, AI coding tools)
 * Skilled in building and integrating RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures
 * Competence in working with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Desirable:

 * AWS experience
 * Previous experience and interest in a transport technology or rail ticketing environment, * Strong critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills
 * Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
 * Composed and resilient under pressure
 * Supportive team player with mentoring capability
 * Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
 * Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and reliability
 * Organised with effective time management skills

## Description

You will play a vital role in driving innovation and developing mission-critical software solutions that enable efficient public transportation systems. You will collaborate with a diverse team of platform specialists to design and implement robust and scalable software applications.
What you'll be doing:

 * Develop, test, and maintain secure, scalable, and reusable software solutions that meet customer needs
 * Supporting the design and architecture of complex systems, with a focus on long-term quality, scalability, and maintainability
 * Deep ownership of the codebase, uplifting engineering standards, and acting as a trusted source of technical knowledge for the development team
 * Contribute to Agile development processes, including sprint planning and reviews
 * Mentor and support junior engineers through knowledge sharing, code reviews, and technical coaching
 * Available as a technical escalation to investigate and resolve production incidents to ensure system stability and customer satisfaction
 * Communicate technical concepts clearly across diverse teams and provide constructive, solution-oriented feedback


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