Principal Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company seeks a Principal Java Developer to join their expanding development team. This role involves designing and developing high-quality software solutions while working with modern techniques like CI/CD. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Software Engineering and a passion for innovation.

Benefits

45 days holiday

Fully Remote

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend, service, and portal systems.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure deliverables are accurate.
• Improve software development processes and methodologies.

Skills

Java

Design Patterns

Refactoring

OO Design

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field

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Principal Java Developer, Stoke-on-Trent

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 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, utilizing state-of-the-art software techniques, including Behavioural Driven Development and CI/CD.
• The client values focused and empowered teams, believing they can achieve great things. They are curious, driven, pragmatic, and prioritize outcomes over outputs. We are looking for individuals who share these values 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 experience, automation, and simplification.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure deliverables are technically accurate and useful, 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 effectively, 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.