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Job title: Principal Software Engineer
Department: Server-side developers
Hours: Full time role, based on 37.5 hours per week.
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (3/2 hybrid working).
Vacancy
Principal Software Engineer - Server Side.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced server-side developer to join our friendly development team, based at our Newcastle HQ.
Principal Software Engineers working as part of the server-side developers team are responsible for the development and maintenance of web applications.
This involves working closely with our creative team client-side developers to implement and develop complex, interactive and data-driven websites.
As a Principal engineer on our team, you'll also be contributing to our wider success through mentoring other developers, and supporting the commercial team developing proposals and evolving briefs.
As a Principle Software Engineer, you will:
- Design and develop C#.NET solutions.
- Design and develop infrastructure, cloud and IaC
- Implement MACH design patterns.
- Design and develop content management solutions using the Umbraco CMS or Sitecore.
- Write and execute unit tests.
- Capture requirements whilst liaising with project stakeholders.
- Provide technical support for existing applications.
- Provide written documentation (technical designs, guidelines, whitepapers) for internal and external users.
- Communicate appropriately to clients and team members.
- Keep up to date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.
- Estimate/triage/implement solutions for P1 support incidents and below.
- Escalation point for unresolved support incidents approaching SLA breach (P2 and below).
- Ensure project delivery adheres to architecture and technical specification.
- Inform PM in sprint planning, backlog refinement & sprint management.
- Attend business development meetings.
- Offer guidance and support to Senior Software Engineers and Software Engineers.
Our ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Solid experience of .NET web & application development experience using C#
- Experience of fully developing solutions using Visual Studio.
- Experience working with the Umbraco CMS
- Good and effective communication skills
- Ability to solve technical problems effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work flexibly, and to tight deadlines to meet the demands of a client led business
Apply now.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@shoutdigital.com.
Seen this vacancy advertised elsewhere? We offer a welcome bonus for direct applicants.
Benefits.
Competitive salary, matched to your experience
25 days annual leave
+ bank holidays, of course.
Pension with 3% contributions
Flexible Hours
Core office hours of 10am - 4pm.
Hybrid Working
Most of our people work 3 days at the office, 2 at home.
Modern Workspace
Spacious kitchen, pool table, showers... and great views.
Personalised Kit
The tools you need to do your job, plus the extras you need to work from home effectively.
Learning & Development
Your own tailored development plan and the training courses you need to succeed.
Health Perks
Free breakfast and fruit, free eye tests and 2 weeks paid sick leave.
Discount Perks
Highstreet discounts app, corporate travel and cycle to work scheme.
Free food!
Free breakfasts, fruit and tea and coffee.
Family Friendly
As well as our flexible hours and hybrid pattern, we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave.