Principal Java Engineer & Tech Lead

NPA WorldWide; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Java to deliver secure software solutions to the UK Government and Defence sectors. This senior-level role involves leading a team, driving DevOps practices, and contributing hands-on to the codebase. The position offers flexible working options, a learning budget, and clear career progression, ideal for candidates looking to make a meaningful impact in technology.

Benefits

Flexible working

Learning & development budget

Private healthcare

Matched pension scheme

Monthly socials

Quarterly company meetups

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading teams or projects at a senior/principal level.
• Proven background in secure or classified environments is a plus.
• Experience balancing technical leadership with hands-on development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure systems using Java.
• Architect APIs and cloud-native solutions.
• Drive DevOps practices and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java

Full-stack engineering

System architecture

Cloud solutions

API design

DevOps tools

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Java to deliver secure software solutions to the UK Government and Defence sectors. This senior-level role involves leading a team, driving DevOps practices, and contributing hands-on to the codebase. The position offers flexible working options, a learning budget, and clear career progression, ideal for candidates looking to make a meaningful impact in technology.