Principal Developer (C# and Azure Development)
In 1988, our founders had an ambitious dream to form the largest specialized travel company in the world—to set the example of how touring and travel should be done. The belief that travel is one of the most emotive experiences you undertake and our ambition to make this experience the absolute best it can be for the traveller, has become the guiding principle for TAG. We believe that through a bespoke, high-touch and personal service, we can alleviate the stress and complexity of travel. So, whether it is a business meeting to close a deal, an event to meet industry peers or a gig for 50,000 screaming fans, we will get our clients to where they need to be feeling ready to take on the world. The Why At TAG, our company values matter. We appreciate our staff working as a
T eam, having
A mbition and being
G enuine. You will have a passion for the job you do, as well as a drive to want to do better—in return, TAG will support your growth and development, as well as offer opportunities to progress or maybe even change tack! The What The Principal Developer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architectural direction, design, and development of complex software systems. This role involves leading high-level projects, making strategic decisions regarding technology stacks, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications. The Principal Developer works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business objectives. This position performs important team leadership, primarily leading engineers and developers within the development function. As a Principal Developer, you will have a diverse and varied role. Here are just some of the things you’ll be getting involved with: Technical Leadership and Oversight Innovation and Problem Solving Quality Assurance Governance and Compliance Budget Requirements IP Cross-Functional Collaboration Uphold TAG’s reputation for high-quality service levels and always represent TAG IT with full professionalism. Remain an expert in the design, development and maintenance of software applications, and high-quality scalable code, and stay comprehensively knowledgeable in the Travel, Entertainment and Events industries. Initiate continuous improvement and give suggestions and recommendations to continually improve at staff or business level. Partner with relevant TAG departments and personnel for cross-division and global business activities. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The How To be successful at TAG is as much about mindset and attitude as it is about skill set and qualifications. We’re a team who share the same desire and passion to go above and beyond for each and every client. We revel in making the seemingly impossible possible, always rising to the challenge with ambition and a genuine, open attitude. We work flexibly to accommodate our TAG team colleagues, meaning on occasion there could be requirements outside of office hours to manage time zones and other work commitments. As a Principal Developer, there are several credentials and attributes which would be advantageous, but a determined attitude and willingness to learn, are equally important. Education to Degree level or higher in related field In lieu of education – equivalent combination of education and directly related experience Successful experience of working within development teams Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall Proven record of working in an ambiguous and fast paced environment Working knowledge of travel industry technologies, e.g. booking tools and GDS systems Previous experience of developing software in the entertainment industry Accomplished technical awareness and trusted advisor with a collaborative and pragmatic approach Capable of creating the bandwidth to lead on multiple projects and manage staff teams simultaneously Ability to distribute workloads effectively, delegate appropriately and able to interchange independent work with teamwork Versatile, adaptable, and a willingness to handle constantly changing priorities with continued enthusiasm It is also a requirement to have had strong practical experience of C# and Azure Development: Full understanding of Object-Oriented and SOA design patterns Azure: APIM, including extensive use of policies, caching and security aspects Azure AI Search, using API and designing indexes Azure Blob and Table Storage used via Rest APIs Azure AD, Enterprise apps and interactions via Graph API Data sources: via ODBC, RESTful API, Message-based Architectures Development of relational and non-relational databases and ORMs, e.g. Entity Framework DevOps processes, CI/CD, writing Unit Tests Testing frameworks (e.g. xUnit, NUnit, MSTest), and broader testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Docker, Postman GitHub or similar The Where and When This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) based in our Manchester office. Since March 2020, we have operated a flexible, hybrid approach to working and will continue to do this moving forward. We will work with you to find the best mix of office and home working that suits your life and the needs of the team. You will report into the Engineering Manager who is also based in Manchester. There are other regional teams based in the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand that you may work closely with, too. The Important Bit As passionate as you may be about changing the face of travel, let’s be honest – you're not doing this for free. So, here’s our promise to you: Competitive salary DOE Private Medical and Dental Insurance Enhanced employer pension contributions Service-based holiday entitlement We are also committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. How to Apply We want to know a bit about you. Send a cover letter outlining why you think TAG is a good fit for you and an up-to-date CV/resume to
UK-Recruitment@TAG-Group.com . And before you press send, please make sure you’re eligible to work in the UK!
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In 1988, our founders had an ambitious dream to form the largest specialized travel company in the world—to set the example of how touring and travel should be done. The belief that travel is one of the most emotive experiences you undertake and our ambition to make this experience the absolute best it can be for the traveller, has become the guiding principle for TAG. We believe that through a bespoke, high-touch and personal service, we can alleviate the stress and complexity of travel. So, whether it is a business meeting to close a deal, an event to meet industry peers or a gig for 50,000 screaming fans, we will get our clients to where they need to be feeling ready to take on the world. The Why At TAG, our company values matter. We appreciate our staff working as a
T eam, having
A mbition and being
G enuine. You will have a passion for the job you do, as well as a drive to want to do better—in return, TAG will support your growth and development, as well as offer opportunities to progress or maybe even change tack! The What The Principal Developer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architectural direction, design, and development of complex software systems. This role involves leading high-level projects, making strategic decisions regarding technology stacks, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of applications. The Principal Developer works closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to align technical solutions with business objectives. This position performs important team leadership, primarily leading engineers and developers within the development function. As a Principal Developer, you will have a diverse and varied role. Here are just some of the things you’ll be getting involved with: Technical Leadership and Oversight Innovation and Problem Solving Quality Assurance Governance and Compliance Budget Requirements IP Cross-Functional Collaboration Uphold TAG’s reputation for high-quality service levels and always represent TAG IT with full professionalism. Remain an expert in the design, development and maintenance of software applications, and high-quality scalable code, and stay comprehensively knowledgeable in the Travel, Entertainment and Events industries. Initiate continuous improvement and give suggestions and recommendations to continually improve at staff or business level. Partner with relevant TAG departments and personnel for cross-division and global business activities. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The How To be successful at TAG is as much about mindset and attitude as it is about skill set and qualifications. We’re a team who share the same desire and passion to go above and beyond for each and every client. We revel in making the seemingly impossible possible, always rising to the challenge with ambition and a genuine, open attitude. We work flexibly to accommodate our TAG team colleagues, meaning on occasion there could be requirements outside of office hours to manage time zones and other work commitments. As a Principal Developer, there are several credentials and attributes which would be advantageous, but a determined attitude and willingness to learn, are equally important. Education to Degree level or higher in related field In lieu of education – equivalent combination of education and directly related experience Successful experience of working within development teams Experienced in Development methodologies covering both Agile and traditional Waterfall Proven record of working in an ambiguous and fast paced environment Working knowledge of travel industry technologies, e.g. booking tools and GDS systems Previous experience of developing software in the entertainment industry Accomplished technical awareness and trusted advisor with a collaborative and pragmatic approach Capable of creating the bandwidth to lead on multiple projects and manage staff teams simultaneously Ability to distribute workloads effectively, delegate appropriately and able to interchange independent work with teamwork Versatile, adaptable, and a willingness to handle constantly changing priorities with continued enthusiasm It is also a requirement to have had strong practical experience of C# and Azure Development: Full understanding of Object-Oriented and SOA design patterns Azure: APIM, including extensive use of policies, caching and security aspects Azure AI Search, using API and designing indexes Azure Blob and Table Storage used via Rest APIs Azure AD, Enterprise apps and interactions via Graph API Data sources: via ODBC, RESTful API, Message-based Architectures Development of relational and non-relational databases and ORMs, e.g. Entity Framework DevOps processes, CI/CD, writing Unit Tests Testing frameworks (e.g. xUnit, NUnit, MSTest), and broader testing tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Docker, Postman GitHub or similar The Where and When This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) based in our Manchester office. Since March 2020, we have operated a flexible, hybrid approach to working and will continue to do this moving forward. We will work with you to find the best mix of office and home working that suits your life and the needs of the team. You will report into the Engineering Manager who is also based in Manchester. There are other regional teams based in the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand that you may work closely with, too. The Important Bit As passionate as you may be about changing the face of travel, let’s be honest – you're not doing this for free. So, here’s our promise to you: Competitive salary DOE Private Medical and Dental Insurance Enhanced employer pension contributions Service-based holiday entitlement We are also committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. How to Apply We want to know a bit about you. Send a cover letter outlining why you think TAG is a good fit for you and an up-to-date CV/resume to
UK-Recruitment@TAG-Group.com . And before you press send, please make sure you’re eligible to work in the UK!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
