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Principle Java Engineer
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Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Senior Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Principal Software Engineer (Java, Jakarta EE) – Nottingham, hybrid, within ~50 miles. Up to £120,000 + benefits
Senior individual contributor role with real influence. You will shape platform direction, set engineering standards, and stay hands-on when it matters.
What you will do- Lead technical direction across multiple teams
- Influence Java and Jakarta EE platform strategy
- Act as a senior technical authority on complex systems
- Balance hands-on coding with architecture and strategy
- Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards
- Partner closely with product, architecture, and senior leadership
- Extensive experience at Principal, Staff, or senior Lead level
- Deep Java and Jakarta EE expertise
- Strong background in large-scale, distributed systems
- Comfortable influencing without line management
- Confident working across teams, not just one squad
- Modernising legacy J2EE platforms
- Cloud and Dev Ops exposure
- Experience in large or regulated environments
- Permanent role, not contract
- Hybrid with on-site presence required, formal office dress code
If you want long-term technical influence without stepping into management, this is worth a conversation.
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