Principal Java Engineer

Ocho

Belfast, United Kingdom

yesterday

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Job location

Remote

Belfast, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cloud Computing

Distributed Systems

Software Architecture

Systems Architecture

Java Application Server

Software Application Programming

Backend

Event Driven Architecture

Build Management

Solid Principles

REST

Microservices

Job description

Are you a Principal Java Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and shaping the architecture of large-scale systems? Do you thrive in environments where you can influence technical direction, mentor talented engineers, and build robust cloud-native applications?, As a Principal Engineer, you will act as a technical leader within the engineering organisation. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable backend systems, guiding architectural decisions, and supporting engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.

Working closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams, you will help shape the technical roadmap while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance Java applications
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams
Define and influence system architecture and engineering best practices
Design and build cloud-native solutions using AWS
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Drive improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability across systems
Contribute to strategic technology decisions and long-term platform evolution, This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful systems, collaborate with highly skilled engineers, and influence technical direction at a senior level.

If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.

Requirements

Extensive experience developing applications using Java in enterprise environments
Strong experience designing distributed systems and scalable backend architectures
Proven experience building and deploying solutions on AWS
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and modern software design principles
Experience working with RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
Ability to mentor and guide engineers across multiple teams
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills