Principal Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy seeks a Principal Software Engineer well-versed in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices to lead projects for a major retail client. You will guide a team, ensure quality delivery, and influence technical strategy while working in a hybrid environment in London.

Qualifications

• Extensive Java programming knowledge across all SDLC phases.
• Experience in the retail industry highly desirable.
• Proven experience in technical leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the technical vision across teams.
• Drive innovation by adopting new technologies and methodologies.
• Mentor engineers, promoting continuous learning and growth.
• Lead the architecture and design of software solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

APIs

Databases

Leadership

Management

Code Review

Refactoring Code

Retail industry knowledge

Job description

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Principal Software Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Rest API's, AWS, Azure, Databases, Leadership, Management, Design, Core Java, Code Review, Refactoring Code

I am working with a global consultancy who are seeking Principal Java Engineer to be deployed onto an exciting project at one of their retail clients. You will be a principal member of the team, with extensive Java programming knowledge across all phases of the SDLC. You will be required to guide your team in delivering high quality software solutions, mentoring senior and junior engineers, and shape the technology roadmap for the application. If you have experience working in the retail industry this would be highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the technical vision across teams, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Drive innovation by adopting new technologies and methodologies, staying ahead of market trends.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and transparency in decision-making.
• Mentor engineers, promoting continuous learning and growth.
• Engage with stakeholders to define technical strategy and ensure successful delivery of products.
• Lead the architecture and design of software solutions, ensuring quality and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing hands-on expertise.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold high standards of code quality.
• Java
• Spring Boot
• API's
• Microservices
• Databases
• Proven experience in technical leadership and strategic planning.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Retail industry knowledge

This is a full time role offering a salary of up to £100k for the right person. The can work in a hybrid fashion, going into the office 2/3 days a week, based in London.

You must be based in a commutable location to London and have to right to work without sponsorship.

If you are interested or know anyone who might be please get in contact - [emailprotected]

Principal Software Engineer - Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Rest API's, AWS, Azure, Databases, Leadership, Management, Design, Core Java, Code Review, Refactoring Code