Senior Java Tech Lead: Secure, Scalable Systems

NPA WorldWide; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-led consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer specializing in Java. This role involves leading agile teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions for government and defense sectors. The ideal candidate will have a track record of technical leadership, system architecture expertise, and a passion for mentoring. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Learning & development budget

Private healthcare

Matched pension scheme

Monthly socials

Quarterly company meetups

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Java with strong full-stack engineering skills.
• Proven experience leading teams or projects at a senior/principal level.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, cloud solutions, and API design.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and automation (CI/CD, containers, IaC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and testing of secure, scalable systems.
• Architect and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native solutions.
• Drive adoption of DevOps practices and CI/CD.
• Guide and mentor engineers in best practices.

Skills

Java

Full-stack engineering

System architecture

Cloud solutions

API design

DevOps tools

CI / CD

Containers

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

A mission-led consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer specializing in Java. This role involves leading agile teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions for government and defense sectors. The ideal candidate will have a track record of technical leadership, system architecture expertise, and a passion for mentoring. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.