Principal Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech client is seeking a Principal Java Developer to join their expanding development team. This fully remote role involves designing and developing backend systems while using modern software techniques like Behavioural Driven Development. Candidates should possess 8-10 years of experience in software engineering and a solid foundation in Java.

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 systems while addressing partner needs.
• Improve software development processes with automation.
• Collaborate to ensure deliverables are technically accurate.

Skills

Java

Design Patterns

Refactoring

OO Design

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

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oxford district, 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.
• Our client believes that focused and empowered teams can achieve great things. They are curious, driven, and pragmatic, valuing outcomes over outputs. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join 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 the software development process, methodologies, and tools through experience, automation, and simplification.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that deliverables are technically accurate and useful on time. Build quality into all stages of the software lifecycle, focusing on observable (and testable) system behaviors.
• Identify critical activities and tasks, assist with estimation and planning, communicate status and issues promptly, and contribute beyond assigned tasks, adjusting priorities as 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.