Principal Software Engineer (Java)

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company seeks a Principal Java Developer to lead the architecture and development of its core software platform. You'll work in an agile team, fostering innovation and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating closely with product teams. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme (10%)

Share options

Flexible hybrid working (2 days in office per week)

Huge opportunity for growth and progression

Qualifications

• Deep experience with Java (latest versions) and Spring Boot.
• Natural leadership skills and passion for mentoring.
• Experience in scaling tech companies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build complex, scalable applications using modern Java and AWS services.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Set and uphold engineering standards across the team.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Event Driven Systems

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

MCS Group is thrilled to be partnering with a fast-growing, forward-thinking tech company that's building a globally-used product utilised across multiple industry sectors. With significant investment secured and major scaling plans already underway for 2025, they're looking for a Principal Java Developer to play a pivotal role in the evolution of their core software platform.

As their Principal Java Engineer, you'll join a small yet collaborative, high-performing software engineering team and take ownership of a critical product area. You'll be at the forefront of architecture and development while mentoring the next of software talent and less experienced software engineers -all under the guidance (and support) of a visionary Head of Engineering and CTO.

If you're looking for a role where you can lead, innovate, and make a real impact, this could be the move for you.

Why You Should Apply:

• Be part of a compact, agile team that punches well above its weight
• Lead in a fast-paced environment where your ideas and impact will be visible
• Shape best practices and push cloud- solutions forward
• Enjoy fast-tracked career progression in a well-funded business which is scaling

What You'll Be Doing:

• Architect and build complex, scalable applications using modern Java and AWS services
• Set and uphold engineering standards across the team
• Collaborate closely with product and hardware teams to deliver secure, high-performance systems
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Stay at the cutting edge-bring new ideas, tools, and methods into the team

What We're Looking For:

• Deep experience with Java (latest versions), Spring Boot, and microservices
• Strong hands-on knowledge of event driven systems
• Experience of working in scaling tech companies and/or product-focused tech start-ups will be highly advantageous
• Natural leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and team development
• A problem-solver with a drive for clean, modern software engineering

What's in it for You:

• Salary up to £90,000
• Bonus scheme (10%)
• Share options
• Flexible hybrid working (2 days in office per week)
• Huge opportunity for growth and progression

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment UK & Ireland, at MCS Group

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles www.mcsgroup.jobs

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