At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of large-scale, cloud-native systems on AWS.
- Company: Join a public sector client focused on secure government projects.
- Benefits: Remote work with occasional travel, competitive contract length, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape technical direction and collaborate across multiple teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on technical leadership role.
- Qualifications: Strong Java development experience and expertise in microservices architecture.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: Remote (with ad-hoc travel to London office)
Contract Length: 12 Months (with scope to extend)
Start Date: ASAP
IR35: Inside
Interview Process: 1 Stage, MS Teams
Clearance: SC
We are supporting a public sector client in hiring a Principal Java Developer to lead the technical delivery of large-scale, cloud-native systems on AWS within a secure, regulated government environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring strong expertise in distributed and event-driven architectures, and in the design, build, test and operation of resilient microservices-based solutions.
The successful candidate will act as the technical authority within their domain, setting technical direction across multiple teams, providing technical governance and supporting architectural decisions, incident management and live service operations. This role suits a technically strong and confident Principal Developer with significant modern Java development experience at scale, comfortable providing technical leadership across multiple teams and communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out challenging implementation tasks while maintaining high standards of quality.
Principal Java Developer (SC Cleared) employer: Montash
Montash is an excellent employer that values innovation and collaboration, providing a dynamic work environment in Glasgow. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering impactful technology solutions in the public sector.
