Principal Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech client is looking for a Principal Java Developer to join their expanding engineering team. This fully remote role offers significant opportunity to design and develop innovative backend systems, improving processes and creating high-quality solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive Java experience and a collaborative mindset, with a focus on delivering value to customers.

Benefits

45 days holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend, service, and portal systems.
• Improve software development processes through experience and 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

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south west london, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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.
• My client believes that focused and empowered teams can do great things. They are curious, driven, and pragmatic, valuing outcomes over outputs, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join them on their journey.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand partner needs, problems, and expectations, and take action to address them through high-quality, innovative solutions that deliver value to customers.
• Improve software development processes, methodologies, and tools through experience, automation, and simplification.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure deliverables are technically accurate and useful on time, building quality into all stages of the software lifecycle, focusing on end-user observable and testable system behaviors.
• Identify critical activities and tasks, assist with estimation and planning, ensure timely communication, resolve issues, and contribute beyond assigned tasks by adjusting priorities when needed.

Qualifications needed for the role

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