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Principal Engineer - Java; Oxfordshire
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Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-10
Listing for:
SGI
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London
We are looking for an experienced and driven
Principal Engineer focused on Java backend expertise to guide and build one of two brand-new product teams based in Oxford.
You’ll serve as both the lead engineer and line manager, taking ownership of our client's core transformation projects.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical user-facing products.
In this role, you will:- Lead a new squad of 4 engineers and a Product Manager
- Be responsible for re-architecting an existing product with zero customer downtime
- Remain hands‑on inJava and Micronaut ,JavaScript/Type Script,contributing code weekly
- Define and uphold best engineering practices and team standards
- Influence architectural decisions and identify opportunities to simplify complex systems
- Coach and grow your engineering team, fostering a collaborative, low‑ego culture
- Has strong coding skills inJava and JavaScript/Type Script, with proficiency in Angular
- Enjoys working with legacy systems and improving them
- Has prior experience as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager
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