Principal Java Engineer

Principal Java Engineer – Built for True Technologists

📍 Remote (UK) | 💼 Permanent | ILR Required

We’re supporting a global engineering-led tech company scaling their backend teams. They’re looking for Principal Engineers who think like technologists first - curious minds who enjoy solving complex problems, designing robust systems, and working in empowered teams. Strong engineering fundamentals matter far more.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

• Design and build backend services, APIs, and distributed components in Java
• Shape architecture, improve engineering practices, and drive technical strategy
• Work across cloud-native systems, CI/CD, automation, messaging, caching
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable, scalable software end-to-end
• Mentor engineers and collaborate in small, empowered teams with autonomy

🌟 Why It’s a Great Fit for Technologists

• Engineering-first culture: outcomes over process
• Freedom to explore solutions, experiment, and innovate
• Real-world, high-scale technical challenges in payments
• Blend of hands-on coding, system design, and technical leadership

💡 What You Bring

• 8–10+ years’ backend engineering experience (Java)
• Strong grounding in OO design, design patterns, clean architecture, refactoring
• Ability to influence technical direction, guide teams, and mentor engineers
• Experience with distributed systems, integration, messaging, caching, and SQL
• Ability to break down problems, navigate ambiguity, and make pragmatic decisions
• Collaborative, proactive, comfortable mentoring and influencing others

🎁 What’s On Offer

• £90,000 - £110,000
• Fully remote (UK)
• Clear paths into architecture or broader technical leadership
• Supportive culture focused on mastery, learning, and impact

📩 Interested?

If you’re a technologist who loves solving complex problems and shaping great systems, let’s talk.