Principal Java Engineer - Scalable Backend (Hybrid, London)

Hunter Bond

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 83,000 - 138,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking a Principal/Senior Java Developer in London for a hybrid contract role. You will design and develop high-performance server-side Java applications, working on greenfield and brownfield projects and driving key technical challenges to completion.

The ideal candidate will own technical solutions, collaborate with seasoned engineers, and translate complex business requirements into robust systems while ensuring scalability, reliability and performance.

Qualifications

Proven Java server-side development experience.
Experience with high-scale, complex systems.
Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance server-side Java applications.
Work across greenfield and brownfield environments.
Take ownership of significant technical challenges and drive solutions to completion.
Collaborate with experienced engineers, architects and product specialists.
Translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Work within fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Contribute to architectural and technical decision-making.
Optimize systems for scalability, reliability and performance.
Mentor and support other engineers where appropriate.
Engage with stakeholders to deliver business-critical technology.