Principal Java Software Engineer – Remote/Hybrid

NPAworldwide; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-led consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Java) to lead the design and development of secure software solutions for the UK Government and Defence sectors. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, strong leadership experience, and a passion for agile development. This role offers flexibility with remote options, a learning budget, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working – 37.5 hrs/week with remote options

Learning & development budget for training

Private healthcare & matched pension scheme

Monthly socials and quarterly meetups

Clear career progression into leadership roles

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.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of secure systems using Java.
• Architect and maintain APIs and cloud-native solutions.
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices like CI/CD.
• Guide and mentor engineers in best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape technical direction.

Skills

Java

Full-stack engineering

System architecture

API design

DevOps tools

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

A mission-led consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Java) to lead the design and development of secure software solutions for the UK Government and Defence sectors. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, strong leadership experience, and a passion for agile development. This role offers flexibility with remote options, a learning budget, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.