Principal Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech client seeks a Principal Java Developer to join their expanding team in a fully remote role. This position offers a chance to engage with modern development practices and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. With 45 days holiday and a strong emphasis on innovation, this role is perfect for seasoned developers looking to grow.

Benefits

45 days holiday

Fully remote working

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Experience translating Business Requirements into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing backend, service, and portal systems.
• Delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for customers.
• Improving software development processes and methodologies.

Skills

Expertise in Java

Experience with Design Patterns

Refactoring

OO Design

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

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portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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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 part of something special!

About the Principal Java Developer role:

• As a Principal Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing 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 in focused and empowered teams that can do 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 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 deliverables are technically accurate and timely, 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, resolve issues, and contribute beyond assigned tasks, adjusting priorities as needed.

Qualifications needed for the role

• 8-10 years of experience in Software Engineering.
• 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.