Principal Java Fullstack Engineer – Secure Govt (Remote)

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

Job summary

A mission-led consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Java) to lead the development of secure, scalable systems. This role emphasizes leading by example and mentoring teams in an agile environment, offering opportunities for progression and a flexible working arrangement. Candidates should have deep Java expertise and a proven track record in cloud solutions and API design.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Learning & development budget

Private healthcare

Matched pension scheme

Monthly socials

Qualifications

• Experience delivering secure, production-grade systems in agile teams.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps tools and automation.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of secure systems using Java.
• Architect and maintain APIs and cloud-native solutions.
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for technical direction.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

Deep expertise in Java

Full-stack engineering skills

Leading teams or projects

System architecture knowledge

Cloud solutions knowledge

API design knowledge

DevOps tools proficiency

Agile experience

Stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

A mission-led consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Java) to lead the development of secure, scalable systems. This role emphasizes leading by example and mentoring teams in an agile environment, offering opportunities for progression and a flexible working arrangement. Candidates should have deep Java expertise and a proven track record in cloud solutions and API design.