At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications using Java and Azure.
- Company: Innovative tech firm focused on modern solutions and high-performance platforms.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a collaborative environment for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team to solve complex challenges and influence architecture decisions.
- Qualifications: Extensive Java backend experience and strong cloud-native solution expertise.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Role Description
- Principal Engineer – Java & Azure
Type
Contract / Fixed-Term Employment
Location
Leeds (Hybrid)
Start Date
ASAP
We are looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications and services.
This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, influencing architecture decisions, and building high‑performing backend platforms from the ground up.
You’ll work alongside talented Product, Architecture, and Engineering teams to deliver modern, resilient solutions that operate at scale.
- What You’ll Do
- Design and build scalable backend services and distributed systems using Java.
- Lead architecture and engineering decisions across cloud‑native applications.
- Develop and optimise solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Drive engineering best practices, performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative products and services.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across the development lifecycle.
- What You’ll Bring
- Extensive experience in Java backend development and distributed systems.
- Strong expertise designing and delivering cloud‑native solutions on Azure.
- Proven experience building complex platforms and services from scratch.
- Excellent system design, architecture, and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Skills
- Java
- Backend development
- Cloud computing (Azure)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- System design and architecture
- Stakeholder communication
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