Principal Java Engineer

Principal Java Engineer

Belfast Full-Time 68000 - 76000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible
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Job Description

Principal Engineer (Java | Microservices | Event-Driven Systems)

Belfast/Hybrid | Scale-Up | Leadership Role | £85,000 – £95,000 plus bonus

We’re working with a fast-growing technology scale-up that’s building next-generation, real-time software products used across complex, high-impact environments.

They’re now hiring a Principal Java Engineer to take ownership of their backend evolution as they transition from a legacy monolith to a scalable, event-driven microservices architecture.

🔍 What You’ll Do

  • Architect and build high-performance Java-based microservices
  • Lead the technical transformation of core systems from monolith to distributed architecture
  • Work cross-functionally with product, design, and platform teams to translate business goals into scalable backend solutions
  • Mentor engineers, shape coding standards, and champion technical excellence across the team
  • Balance short-term delivery with long-term platform stability and innovation

What You Bring

  • 6–10+ years of hands-on Java development experience
  • Deep expertise in building and deploying microservices within event-driven systems
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, system design, and cloud-first infrastructure
  • Experience modernizing legacy platforms
  • Proven ability to lead technically and influence architecture, tooling, and process decisions
  • A pragmatic mindset — someone who balances innovation with maintainability

🎁 What’s On Offer

  • Base salary up to £95k plus bonus and share scheme
  • An opportunity to lead and shape foundational systems in a well-funded, product-focused scale-up
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture that values autonomy and impact

💬 Ready to architect real change in a high-growth environment?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation – contact Carol on carol@vivatechtalent.com

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Principal Java Engineer
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  • Principal Java Engineer

    Belfast
    Full-Time
    68000 - 76000 £ / year (est.)

    Application deadline: 2027-07-03

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