Principal Java Developer

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

Job summary

A global fintech client is seeking a Principal Java Developer to join their expanding team in Swindon, Wiltshire. The role involves designing and developing innovative backend systems while adopting modern software practices. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience and a degree in Computer Science, showcasing expertise in Java and strong problem-solving capabilities. This fully remote position offers significant holidays and growth opportunities.

Benefits

45 days holiday

Fully remote work

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Expertise in Java programming.
• Ability to translate Business Requirements into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend, service, and portal systems.
• Deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for customer needs.
• Collaborate with team members for timely, accurate deliverables.

Skills

Java

Software Development

Design Patterns

OO Design

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science

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Principal Java Developer, Swindon, Wiltshire

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Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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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 work in a dynamic development environment, engaging with various languages, frameworks, libraries, and services, utilizing state-of-the-art software techniques, including Behavioural Driven Development and CI/CD.
• My client believes that focused and empowered teams can achieve great results. They are curious, driven, and pragmatic, valuing outcomes over outputs. We are looking for individuals who share this mindset 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 timely and accurate deliverables, building 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 effectively, resolve issues, and contribute beyond assigned tasks by adjusting priorities as needed.

Qualifications needed for the role:

• 8-10 years of experience in a Software Engineering role.
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a related field.
• Expertise in Java.
• Experience with Design Patterns, Refactoring, OO Design, and related areas.
• Proven ability to translate Business Requirements into solutions.