Principal Software Engineer, Java

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in Java and Microservices to join our dynamic engineering team. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who is not only passionate about coding and software quality but also committed to staying at the forefront of technology, mentoring others, and leading by example.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving our technical vision, designing robust and scalable distributed systems, and fostering a culture of excellence. You will be expected to take ownership not only of your own deliverables but also of the team’s output, helping uplift colleagues, supporting vertical deliveries, and contributing to organisational growth by embracing modern trends, AI-assisted productivity, and continuous learning

.A strong interest in knowledge sharing, giving frequent presentations in forums, and keeping the team updated on industry trends and emerging technologies will be highly valued

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Key Responsibiliti

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  Architect and Design: Lead the architecture and design of complex, scalable, and high-performance Java-based microservices. Ensure solutions are maintainable, extensible, and aligned with industry best practices, with a focus on scalability, security, and performan
• ce.Hands-on Coding: Own critical components and features by writing high-quality, well-tested code that sets the standard for the team. Optimize for resilience, performance, and secure practic
• es.Technical Leadership: Act as a thought leader, guiding technical direction, influencing decisions, and mentoring engineers at different leve
• ls.Code Quality and Best Practices: Champion secure coding, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD, ensuring a resilient and high-quality codeba
• se.Ownership & Value Delivery: Take accountability for both individual and team deliverables, driving alignment with business goals and ensuring measurable impa
• ct.Collaboration & Uplift: Work closely with architects, product owners, and engineers across teams. Uplift colleagues, foster collaboration, and support vertical deliveries and organizational grow
• th.Continuous Learning & AI Curiosity: Stay up to date with developments in Java, microservices, cloud-native technologies, and modern productivity tools. Show curiosity in AI-driven approaches and share insights to enhance team efficiency and innovati
• on.Mentorship: Provide structured guidance, coaching, and support to team members, ensuring they grow technically and professional
• ly.Knowledge Sharing: Frequently present in internal or external forums, sharing insights on engineering best practices, new trends, and industry updates to help the team and the wider organization learn and evol
• ve.Innovation & Problem Solving: Lead efforts to identify complex challenges and propose innovative, scalable, and secure solutio

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Qualificat

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  Experience: 12+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on Java and microservices architec
• ture.Technical Exper
• tise:Expert-level proficiency in Java (advanced features, JVM tuning, best practi
• ces).Deep understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and integration challe
• nges.Strong knowledge of modern frameworks (Spring Boot, messaging systems, reactive programm
• ing).Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance sys
• tems.Experience working on event-driven systems for high-traffic applications, with a focus on fault tolerance and resili
• ence.Design Patterns: Expertise in software and distributed design patterns with the ability to design extensible and maintainable sys
• tems.Quality Focus: Commitment to secure coding, testing, CI/CD, and performance tu
• ning.Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, and uplift teams, while taking accountability for team-level outc
• omes.Knowledge Sharing: Proven ability and interest in delivering presentations, conducting technical talks, or leading forums to share knowledge and industry tr
• ends.Passion for Learning: Genuine interest in modern trends, with curiosity about AI/ML tools and their role in boosting developer producti
• vity.Thought Leadership: Recognised for influencing technical direction and aligning engineering practices with organisational g
• oals.Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to convey complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audie

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Preferred Qualific

• ationsProficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubern
• etes).Strong knowledge of security standards and compl
• iance.Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins,
• Git).Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure,
• GCP).Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Curso
• r AI).Bonus: Experience leading or contributing to AI-driven initiatives in code generation, testing, or observab

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Why J

• oin Us?Impact: Work on high-impact projects that shape the organisation’s s
• uccess.Growth: Access continuous learning opportunities and stay ahead with emerging techno
• logies.Culture: Join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team envir
• onment.Leadership: Lead by example, uplift your team, and help shape the future of engineering practices with a focus on security, scalability, performance, and inno