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Senior Java Developer
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Sheffield
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Job summary
A leading tech consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Java) to lead their software engineering team. In this role, you will focus on secure and scalable systems while guiding junior engineers and ensuring best practices. The position offers flexible working hours, a learning budget, and a supportive environment for career progression in a meaningful sector.
Benefits
Flexible working
Learning & development budget
Private healthcare
Matched pension scheme
Monthly socials
Quarterly company meetups
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 using Java.
- Architect and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native solutions.
- Drive adoption of DevOps practices and CI/CD.
- Guide and mentor engineers, promoting best practices and agile delivery.
Skills
Deep expertise in Java
Full-stack engineering skills
Leading teams or projects at senior level
Knowledge of system architecture
Cloud solutions
API design
Familiarity with DevOps tools
Secure, production-grade systems delivery
Excellent stakeholder engagement
Job description
Job description : Our client, a
- mission-led consultancy
- is looking for an experienced
- Principal Software Engineer
- (Java) to join their growing team. They deliver
- secure, modern software solutions
- to the UK Government and Defence sectors, enabling clients to build
- scalable systems
- and
- progressive web applications
- that drive real impact.
This is a senior-level opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys
- leading by example
- , thrives in
- agile environments
- , and is passionate about shaping
- engineering best practice
- while still contributing to the codebase.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and testing
- of secure, scalable systems using Java with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React)
- Architect and maintain
- APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-native solutions
- (AWS, Azure, private cloud)
- Drive adoption of
- DevOps practices
- CI / CD, containers, infrastructure-as-code
- Guide and mentor engineers, promoting
- best practice, clean coding, and agile delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders and clients to
- shape technical direction
- and ensure robust, user-focused solutions
- Contribute across the
- full software development lifecycle
- , from discovery to production support
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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)
- Track record of delivering
- secure, production-grade systems
- in agile teams
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills
Desirable
- Background in
- secure or classified environments
- Knowledge of
- ITSM
- or systems within the
- government / defence sector
- Experience balancing
- technical leadership with hands-on development
Whats in It for You
- Flexible working
- 37.5 hrs / week with remote and hybrid options
- Learning & development budget
- for training, certifications, and conferences
- Private healthcare
- & matched
- pension scheme
- Monthly socials
- and
- quarterly company meetups
- Clear
- career progression
- into leadership roles in a high-impact sector
Diversity & Inclusion
Our client is an
- equal opportunities employer
- and a
- Disability Confident organisation
- , committed to fostering a workplace where
- diverse perspectives are celebrated
- and everyone can thrive.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Java and you’re excited to help deliver solutions that truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.
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)
Why is This a Great Opportunity
- Flexitime
- 37.5 hrs / week structured your way + remote options
- Learning budget
- for training, certifications, and conferences
- Private healthcare
- and
- matched pension
- Monthly socials
- and quarterly company meetups
Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector
- Salary Type
- : Annual Salary
- Salary Min
- : £ 55000
- Salary Max
- : £ 70000
- Currency Type
- : GBP
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