Principal Software Engineer (Java/Python)

Rise Technical Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SaaS business in London is seeking a Technical Lead with robust Java and Python expertise to oversee the technical roadmap and enhance system reliability. This role offers leadership responsibilities including mentoring developers and managing AWS-based infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have strong hands-on experience and a passion for technical ownership in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Software Engineer with strong experience in Java and Python.
• Strong AWS cloud infrastructure and skills in containerisation.
• Experienced in building and managing data ingestion and processing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical roadmap and improve infrastructure.
• Focus on performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Mentor and guide the development team.

Skills

Java

Python

AWS

Containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)

Data ingestion and processing pipelines

Job description

Technical Lead (Java/Python)
London
90,000 - 95,000 + Progression + Pension

An excellent opportunity awaits an experienced Developer with strong Python and Java experience join an exciting SaaS business. This role offers technical growth, variety, and strong development opportunities.

The company is a profitable, maturing technology business delivering software and AI-driven solutions for industrial sectors.

In this role, you'll join an established development team in a hands-on position, leading and owning the technical roadmap and efforts to improve and redesign infrastructure. You'll focus on boosting performance, driving efficiency, managing technical costs and debt, and helping scale and improve the reliability of the product's system. As a team lead, you'll mentor and provide technical guidance while working closely with the Software Engineering Manager. This role is fully office-based in London.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Software Engineer with strong experience in Java and Python, confident working with AWS cloud infrastructure including containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), architecture, and scaling systems. They will have solid skills in building and managing data ingestion and processing pipelines and be looking to lead a team in an office-based environment in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced developer to join a growing business with exciting projects, technical ownership, and great growth potential.

The Role:
*Lead the technical roadmap
*Focus on performance, efficiency, cost management, and reliability
*Mentor and guide the development team while working closely with management
*Fully office-based role in London

The Person:
*Experienced Hands-on Software Developer with strong Java and Python experience
*Strong AWS cloud infrastructure and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
*Skilled in building and managing data ingestion and processing pipelines (Kafka/Spring Batch)
*Looking to lead a team in an office-based role in London.

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.