Principal Software Engineer - Java

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Java to join their team. This fully remote role offers an excellent annual salary along with benefits like private medical and opportunities for continuous learning. As a senior engineer, you will provide technical leadership, assist in the company's architecture, and support various teams.

Benefits

Access to continuous learning

Fully funded certifications and accelerated career plan

Private medical for you and your family

Home office set-up

Excellent benefits and bonus structures

Qualifications

• Ability to translate corporate strategy into technical strategy.
• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in enterprise systems.
• Awareness of the applicability of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deciding technical direction across the organisation.
• Contribute to the architecture and product roadmap.
• Participate in coding activities that support design outcomes.

Skills

Senior level experience with Java

Technical leadership

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Principal Software Engineer - Java, Chester

Client: Harrington Starr

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted: 28.06.2025

Expiry Date: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

Principal Software Engineer - Java

Fully remote based in the UK.

The company

This is an opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer to join an award-winning Fintech as they continue their next phase of growth. They create industry-changing solutions, operate in close to 50 global markets, and are known as a market leader in their space. They have already attracted some of the best engineers in the UK, and there is no better time to join!

What you will get

• Access to continuous learning.
• Fully funded certifications and accelerated career plan.
• Private medical for you and your family.
• Fully remote with options to work in any of their global locations.
• Excellent benefits and bonus structures.
• £80,000 basic + bonus
• Home office set-up.

What you will do

• Assist in deciding technical direction across the organisation.
• Contribute to the architecture and product roadmap.
• Collaborate with other team members and knowledge share.
• Discuss architectural concerns affecting various areas of the company.
• Participate in coding activities that support design outcomes.

What you will need

• Ability to translate corporate strategy into technical strategy.
• Senior level experience with Java.
• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn new skills.
• Technical leadership and coaching abilities.
• Awareness of the applicability of new technologies.
• Right to work in the UK indefinitely.

Find out more

If you would like a confidential conversation and to learn more about this opportunity, contact Con Lam at Harrington Starr or click the apply button below.