Principal Java Engineer - Lead Secure, Scalable Systems

NPA WorldWide; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Java to lead the development of secure, scalable systems. The ideal candidate will drive DevOps practices and provide mentorship while contributing both technically and strategically. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for personal development in a high-impact sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Learning & development budget

Private healthcare

Matched pension scheme

Monthly socials

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Java, with strong full-stack engineering skills.
• Proven experience leading teams or projects at a senior/principal level.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, cloud solutions, and API design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of secure, scalable systems using Java.
• Architect and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native solutions.
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices: CI/CD, containers, infrastructure-as-code.

Skills

Java

Full-stack engineering

Stakeholder engagement

DevOps practices

Tools

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Containers

Infrastructure-as-Code

Job description

A mission-driven consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Java to lead the development of secure, scalable systems. The ideal candidate will drive DevOps practices and provide mentorship while contributing both technically and strategically. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for personal development in a high-impact sector.