At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop innovative automation solutions using Java, while mentoring Scrum teams.
- Company: Dynamic tech company in London with a focus on cutting-edge automation platforms.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with exciting challenges and career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of automation technology.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in Java development, Agile methodologies, and strong technical leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
JOB TITLE: Principal/Lead Java Software Engineer (Hands-On) LOCATION: London - Hybrid - 3x days a week onsite DURATION: 6 - 12 Months Rolling RATE: £400 per day, all inclusive THIS PROJECT IS INSIDE IR35 We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Principal-level Java Engineer to take ownership of the strategic technical direction for a critical automation platform.
This is not a pure management role - you will be in the code daily, leading Scrum teams, refactoring Legacy systems, and acting as the ultimate technical gatekeeper for design and code quality.
If you are already using AI-powered coding tools daily to accelerate delivery and have deep experience with modern version control (including JJ), this role will play to all your strengths.
Key Responsibilities Own the overall technical roadmap and strategic direction for the platform.
Design end-to-end solutions (Back End to Front End) using cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.
Get hands-on daily - refactoring Legacy applications, shipping new features, and bolstering existing software.
Lead the Scrum process - build and prioritise the development backlog to deliver high-impact automation solutions.
Act as the principal sign-off authority for all technology choices, design documents, and code reviews.
Mentor and guide multiple Scrum teams, acting as the go-to technical expert for the entire department.
Essential Skills JJ ) Demonstrable Agile experience (Scrum or Kanban) Demonstrable experience leveraging agentic code harnesses for planning, code generation, quality enforcement, and delivery Experience contributing to and delivering software architectures for hand-off and implementation Experience with modern automated testing (Pact; TDD; BDD) and CI/CD pipelines Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills) These are not essential, but candidates with any of the following will stand out: Some exposure to Legacy web application frameworks (eg, Zk or Django ).
Some experience creating and delivering network automations (eg, using Ansible, Python scripts, or similar).
About You You are a Principal/Staff-level engineer who is equally comfortable white-boarding a high-level system architecture and drilling down into a complex SQL query or a tricky Git/JJ merge conflict.
You are passionate about leveraging AI to make your team faster and more efficient, and you have the maturity to be the final decision-maker on technology and code quality. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hiring: Java Fullstack Engineer - London (Hybrid) - Inside IR35 employer: iBSC
As a leading consultancy based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, including remote work options, and have access to extensive professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers a rewarding environment for growth.
