Principal Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech client is seeking a Principal Java Developer to join their expanding development team in Reading. This role involves designing backend systems and collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of software engineering experience and a strong background in Java and software design principles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend, service, and portal systems.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Identify critical activities and help with project estimation and planning.

Skills

Java

Design Patterns

Refactoring

OO Design

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Job description

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 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. As part of a dynamic and exciting development centre, you will engage with a variety of languages, frameworks, libraries, and services, while utilising state-of-the-art software techniques, including Behavioural Driven Development, and CI/CD.
• My client believe that focused and empowered teams can do great things so you'll find that they are a curious, driven, and pragmatic bunch who believe in outcomes over outputs, and we're 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 expectations through high quality, innovative solutions that deliver value to our customers.
• Improve the software development process, methodologies, and tools through applied experience, automation, and simplification.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that deliverables are technically accurate and useful on time – we build quality into all stages of the software lifecycle, with a focus on end-user observable (and testable) system behaviors.
• Identify critical activities & tasks on projects, help with estimation and planning, ensure timely and accurate communication of status, resolution of issues, and contribute beyond assigned tasks - adjusting priorities when appropriate.

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.

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Created on 24/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom