Principal Java Engineer

Visa sponsorship provided: No Location: Manchester Remote Status: no remote Pay Type: Annual Salary Salary: 70000-85000/UK Pound Sterling Occupational Categories: Government Industry(ies): Consulting Services,Government/ Civil Services,Information Technology,Recruiting / Staffing,Software,Telecommunications Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer or Technical Lead who enjoys remaining hands-on while guiding teams and shaping technical solutions?A leading specialist technical consultancy is looking for a Software Technical Lead to join a live Central Government project. You will work within a collaborative Agile team, building bespoke software that solves complex operational challenges.What you’ll be doingLeading and supporting a team of software engineersDesigning, developing and testing bespoke software solutionsProviding technical direction and communicating clearly with clientsProducing solution architectures and technical designsBuilding full-stack applications using Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScriptDesigning and deploying cloud-based solutions, primarily using AWSCreating continuous integration pipelines using tools such as GitLabWorking across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to delivery, support and maintenanceDeploying software into public and private cloud environmentsPromoting high standards of software quality, security and engineering practiceWhat we’re looking forYou will be a hands-on Senior Engineer or Technical Lead with:Strong commercial Java development experienceGood experience designing and building solutions in AWSFull-stack development experience using JavaScript, React and TypeScriptPrevious experience leading engineers or providing technical directionAn understanding of software architecture and technical designExperience working throughout the full software development lifecycleStrong communication and stakeholder-engagement skillsThe ability to understand customer challenges and translate them into practical technical solutionsConsultancy experience would be helpful, but it is not essential.Security requirementsDue to the sensitive nature of the projects, the successful candidate must be able to obtain high-level UK security clearance.To be eligible, you must:Be a British citizenHave lived permanently in the UK for the last five yearsWhat’s on offerCompetitive salary of up to 85,000Flexible 37.5-hour working weekHybrid working, with the freedom to choose how often you work from an officeFive days of external trainingLearning and development budget for courses, conferences and materialsAccess to a dedicated career coachTechnical guilds for sharing knowledge and innovationMatched pension and healthcare packageRegular social eventsSelf-directed career progression within a supportive technical environmentThe employer is committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.Qualifications:Strong commercial experience in software engineering and modern application development.Experience building scalable applications, APIs, and distributed systems.Experience working with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices.Good understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and Infrastructure as Code.Why is This a Great Opportunity :Flexitime – 37.5 hrs/week structured your way + remote optionsLearning budget – for training, certifications, and conferencesPrivate healthcare and matched pensionMonthly socials and quarterly company meetupsCareer growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector