Associate Director - IT Recruitment GB and Ireland at MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy
MCS Group is proud to be working with an innovative, rapidly scaling technology organisation whose products are used globally across many industries in their search for a Principal Java Developer. The Principal Java Engineer will join an existing, scaling software engineering team to take on responsibility for a specific function of their core software platform - in a fast-paced role which will encompass development, architecture, and the mentoring and coaching of junior software engineers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Principal Java Engineer to join a small, yet hugely successful team headed up by an incredibly passionate Head of Engineering. You'll get the chance to work on a brilliant product and avail of great (fast-tracked) career growth potential in a business which has secured serious investment in the last 18 months to scale significantly in 2025 and beyond.
The Role:
* The Principal Engineer will lead the design and architecture of complex, high-scale applications using Java and AWS.
* You'll set engineering best practices and drive adoption of cloud-native solutions.
* You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams (interfacing with product and working closely with hardware engineering teams) to deliver robust, scalable, and secure systems.
* You'll provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, fostering a culture of innovation in this scaling business.
* You'll stay ahead of industry trends, seeking to continuously improve the tech stack and engineering processes.
The Person:
* Expertise in Java (latest versions), Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
* Strong experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).
* Leadership experience in mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for modern software engineering.
* Up to £85,000 with a competitive benefits package which includes 10% bonus and share options.
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment UK & Ireland, at MCS Group.
All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Software Development and Technology, Information and Internet
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