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IT Function Manchester / Hybrid Shape the Future of Cloud-Native Fintech Engineering Are you ready to step into a role where you can drive architectural excellence, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence technical direction at scale? We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering function, playing a critical role in delivering scalable, cloud-native fintech platforms that support a rapidly expanding digital product suite.
This is a senior individual contributor role for someone who thrives on deep technical problem-solving, system design, and raising engineering standards across teams. What You'll Be Doing Owning Architecture & Technical Direction Design and build scalable, distributed systems using .NET (C#) Define and evolve system architecture across AWS cloud environments Lead on complex technical challenges and system design decisions Ensure platforms are built for performance, scalability, security, and resilience Driving Engineering Excellence Act as a go-to technical expert within the engineering function Champion best practices, clean code, and modern engineering standards Contribute to architectural discussions and guide technical direction without line management responsibility Support and influence the wider engineering team through knowledge sharing and technical mentorship Hands-On Delivery & Innovation Contribute directly to coding, design, and delivery of key systems Work across the full lifecycle - from design through to deployment and optimisation Drive improvement across CI/CD, Dev Ops, and cloud-native practices Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions What Makes You Stand Out You are a highly experienced engineer with a passion for hands-on development, architecture, and solving complex technical challenges.
Extensive experience with .NET / C# in large-scale, complex systems Strong hands-on expertise with AWS cloud platforms (essential) Proven experience designing scalable, distributed and microservices architectures Deep understanding of APIs, system design, and integration patterns Strong experience within Dev Ops, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices Ability to influence technical direction through expertise rather than authority Desirable Skills
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerisation Knowledge of event-driven systems and architectures Exposure to front-end technologies (React / Angular)
Experience with in fintech or regulated environments Why This Role Stands Out £90,000 salary depending on experience Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering direction at scale Remain hands-on while working on complex, high-impact systems Work on cloud-native fintech platforms with real-world impact High level of technical autonomy and influence Strong engineering culture with a modern technology stack Hybrid working in Manchester If you're looking for a role where you can stay deeply technical, influence architecture, and make a lasting impact without moving away from engineering, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV via the application link or contact Chrissie Rehman at to take the next step. INDTECH DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
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