Principal Software Engineer (Java)

FORT

Manchester

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading IT search consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Leader or Principal Software Engineer in Manchester. You will lead a team in the API division, contribute to technical architecture, and work on impactful projects. Ideal candidates possess strong Java engineering and cloud skills. This role comes with excellent career development opportunities and a chance to make a global impact in financial services.

Qualifications

Strong software engineering principles required.
Experience operating globally and across various sectors.
Ability to innovate within a controlled financial services environment.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of on-shore and off-shore Java Developers.
Contribute to the future technical architecture of the division.
Engage in planning for the API division's future.

Skills

Full-stack Java engineering

Cloud engineering (AWS)

Technical and solution architecture

API development

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Job description

Base pay range

The Opportunity

An opportunity to work in one of the most forward-thinking financial institutions in Great Britain, synonymous with being at the technical forefront of the banking world.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the fastest-growing and critical teams within the bank in their API division as a Senior Technical Leader or Principal Software Engineer. You will technically lead a team of on-shore and off-shore Java Developers, be involved in the future planning for this division and contribute to the future technical architecture of the division.

The Why?

Work for a business that has global impact and purpose — your work touches on various aspects of the global economy, providing opportunities to work on projects with international significance.
Career development and growth are critical, with the organization boasting one of the best workplaces and evidence of progressing engineers into senior leadership roles within the bank.
Our client is recognized as a trailblazer when it comes to technical innovations within the banking world, being one of the first to transform customer experience.

The What?

Possess experience operating within a range of different sectors outside of just financial services.
Strong software engineering principles and experience in technical and solution architecture.
Expertise as a full-stack Java engineer, cloud engineering (AWS), database technology, and in particular API development.
Experience operating at a global scale.
Strong stakeholder skills and people leadership aptitudes.

Above all — an ability to bring innovation into work while also appreciating the controlled environment of financial services.

And finally.. Who are we?

FORT - Future of Recruiting Technologists is a technical and IT search consultancy that specialises in placing experienced professionals and teams with leading technology companies in the North of England.

We strive to provide our candidates with the most transformative opportunities available. For our clients we understand that technical expertise alone does not make for the best employee. We take time to ensure a strong cultural and technical fit through deep understanding of our client's business and project needs. Ultimately, we pair technologists with businesses based on more than just skills.

Our values and standards are the bedrock of every interaction: Continual Development, Compassion and Consistency.

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