Principal Java Engineer: Lead Secure Systems (Remote)

NPA WorldWide; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-led consultancy in Bradford is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Java) to lead the development of secure software solutions for the UK Government and Defence. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack engineering skills and experience in a leadership role. This position offers flexible working, a learning budget, and the opportunity for career growth in a high-impact sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Learning & development budget

Private healthcare

Matched pension scheme

Monthly socials

Qualifications

• Expertise in Java with full-stack engineering capabilities.
• Experience leading teams or projects at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of secure systems.
• Architect and maintain APIs and data pipelines.
• Guide and mentor engineers to promote best practices.

Skills

Java

Full-stack engineering

Team leadership

System architecture

Cloud solutions

API design

DevOps tools

Agile methodologies

Tools

CI / CD

Containers

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

A mission-led consultancy in Bradford is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Java) to lead the development of secure software solutions for the UK Government and Defence. The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack engineering skills and experience in a leadership role. This position offers flexible working, a learning budget, and the opportunity for career growth in a high-impact sector.