Principal Software Engineer

Job description

Principal Engineer (.NET) - £90k + bonus | Consultancy | Leeds/hybrid

In an AI-driven world, the consultants who’ll thrive aren’t just technical experts. They’re the people who can influence, identify opportunities and turn conversations into long-term partnerships.

We’re looking for a Principal Engineer/Consultant who wants to play a bigger role in shaping solutions, driving AI innovation and building trusted client relationships.

About the business

Join a consultancy with 10+ years in the market that has built a strong reputation within AI, Machine Learning and Tech4Good.

You’ll be joining a high-calibre engineering team delivering software that genuinely makes an impact, particularly across Healthcare and other meaningful sectors.

The role

No two days are the same…

• Leading innovation and R&D around emerging AI technologies

• Driving architectural decisions across modern software builds

• Championing scalable engineering and best coding practices

• Working closely with clients to balance technical, ethical and commercial AI decisions

• Leading stakeholder conversations and identifying further opportunities across existing accounts

About you

• Experience in a consultancy/client-facing environment

• Strong engineering background across modern .NET

• Cloud experience across Azure, AWS or GCP

• Commercially aware and confident leading conversations with stakeholders

Benefits

• Up to £90k + bonus

• Hybrid working (1 day a week in Leeds)

• Flexible working hours

If you’d like to hear more, drop me a message

c.stoddart@g-digital.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English