Job title: Principal Java Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Job published: 09/12/2025
Job ID: 38918

Job Description

Technical Lead Software Engineer (Java, AWS, React)

 

 

Want to architect APIs that enable construction of tomorrow's bridges & roads?

Fancy leading a huge AWS Cloud migration enabling faster, safer international travel?

Or building Tech-for-good systems to save lives?

 

 

If owning architecture & roadmap for customer projects & being the go-to technologist interests you, then this Principal Engineer role could be yours!

 

 

Salary to £95k + bonus, Stocks, 25 days' holiday, 5% pension, Healthcare/Insurance for you & family, Gym, Income protection + more! Hybrid working: 2x per month in London.

 

 

What's in it for you:

  • You'd have autonomy on a real variety of software solutions for clients at the forefront of technical innovation
  • You'd lead teams to deliver Tech architecture with Java, AWS, React, GitLab CI/CD, & open-source libraries
  • You'll own client relationships & decide strategy & technical direction

 

What you'll bring:

  • Strong Java, AWS & React - no need to be actively hands-on right now, although you'll be close to the tech
  • Customer facing background & excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Prior experience in consulting

 

 

You'll need to have resided in the UK for minimum 5 years & be eligible for SC clearance for this role. Sponsorship not available.

 

 

Want more info? Get in touch for an informal chat.

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