Principal Java Developer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech client is seeking a Principal Java Developer to join their expanding development team in Watford. The role involves design and development of innovative systems while collaborating with like-minded professionals in an empowered team environment. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality solutions that meet partner expectations and improve development processes, contributing to a dynamic tech landscape.

Benefits

45 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Investment in team growth

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in a Software Engineering position.
• Expertise in Java and experience with design patterns.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend, service, and portal systems.
• Collaborate with team members for accurate deliverables on time.
• Identify critical tasks and contribute beyond assigned tasks.

Skills

Java

Design Patterns

Refactoring

OO Design

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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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 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.