Principal Software Engineer (C#/.NET)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (C#/.NET): Designing and modernizing industrial software systems for large-scale manufacturing and energy sectors with an accent on re-architecting legacy C systems into .NET-based microservices. Focus on cloud-native development in Azure, containerization, and implementing AI-powered analytics to drive digital transformation.

Location: Must be based in or near Cambridge, UK for hybrid office attendance

Salary: £65,000–£95,000

Company

hirify.global is a global recruitment firm specializing in Microsoft technology, web, mobile, and software development roles.

What you will do

• Lead the modernization of legacy industrial software systems.
• Re-architect complex C-based systems into modern .NET solutions.
• Design and implement scalable microservices architectures.
• Manage deployment and operations across Linux and Windows environments.
• Leverage Microsoft Azure for cloud-based industrial data analytics.
• Integrate AI-powered tools to enhance operational efficiency and automation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with C and C#/.NET development.
• Proven architectural experience with microservices design.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker containerization.
• Deep knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Must be able to work on a hybrid basis in Cambridge, UK.

Nice to have

• Experience migrating legacy systems to modern .NET architectures.
• Exposure to AI tools such as Co-Pilot.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package up to £95,000.
• 10% annual remuneration bonus.
• Reimbursement program for professional certifications.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact industrial digital transformation projects.