Principal Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Principal Java Developer to join their expanding development team. This fully remote position offers you the chance to design and develop backend systems while utilizing modern software methodologies. You will collaborate with a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality solutions and improving development processes.

Benefits

45 days holiday

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in a Software Engineering position.
• Expertise in Java.
• Proven experience translating Business Requirements into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Understand partner needs and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Improve software processes through automation.
• Collaborate with team members for timely deliverables.

Skills

Java

Design Patterns

Refactoring

OO Design

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Java Developer/ Engineer

45 days holiday

Fully Remote

Are you looking to join an expanding development team for a global fintech client? There has been significant investment into growing the engineering team and this is an amazing opportunity for a Principal Java Developer to be a part of something special!

About the Principal Java Developer role:

• As a Principal Java Developer, you will be responsible for the design and development of backend, service, and portal systems. You will engage with a variety of languages, frameworks, libraries, and services, utilising state-of-the-art software techniques, including Behavioural Driven Development, and CI/CD.
• The client values focused and empowered teams that aim for outcomes over outputs. They are a curious, driven, and pragmatic group, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join their journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand partner needs, problems, and expectations, and take action to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that provide value to customers.
• Improve software development processes, methodologies, and tools through automation and simplification.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate, and useful deliverables, building quality into all stages of the software lifecycle with a focus on observable and testable system behaviors.
• Identify critical activities and tasks, assist with estimation and planning, communicate status effectively, resolve issues, and adapt priorities as needed.

Qualifications needed for the role

• 8-10 years in a Software Engineering position.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.
• Expertise in Java.
• Experience with Design Patterns, Refactoring, OO Design, and related areas.
• Proven experience translating Business Requirements into solutions.