Principal Software Engineer - Java

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fintech company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Java to join their award-winning team. The role offers fully remote work, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career advancement with fully funded certifications. Ideal candidates will possess senior-level experience in Java and strong technical leadership abilities.

Benefits

Access to continuous learning

Fully funded certifications

Private medical insurance

Home office setup support

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience with Java.
• Ability to translate corporate strategy into technical strategy.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining the technical direction across the organization.
• Contribute to architecture and product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with team members and share knowledge.

Skills

Java

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Desire to learn new skills

Job description

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Principal Software Engineer - Java, Edinburgh

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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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 nearly 50 global markets, and are recognized as a market leader. They have 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 an accelerated career plan.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Fully remote work with options to work in any of their global locations.
• Excellent benefits and bonus structures.
• £80,000 basic salary + bonus.
• Home office setup support.

What you will do

• Assist in defining the technical direction across the organization.
• Contribute to architecture and product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with team members and share knowledge.
• Discuss architectural concerns affecting various areas of the company.
• Participate in coding activities supporting 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.
• Aware of the applicability of new technologies.
• Right to work in the UK indefinitely.

Find out more

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