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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Developer - **Company:** Version 1 Solutions Limited - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £64,347.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Hibernate (Java), Node.Js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Kotlin, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Microservices - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5819513529 ## About the Role * Coding Best Practices: Deep understanding of coding best practices and modern architectural patterns, including microservices and message-driven architectures. * Non-Functional Requirements: Experience developing applications with non-functional requirements in mind. * Application Design: Experience in application/digital services design. * Software Engineering Practices: Proficiency in software engineering practices like code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and SOLID/DRY principles. * Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with the following technologies: + Frontend: JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, React, Node. + Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate. Desirable Kotlin. * Estimation and Sizing: Experience in estimation and sizing. * Integration and API Design: Experience in integration and API design. * Cloud Experience: Proficiency in cloud technologies. * Emerging Technologies: Appetite to work with emerging AI technologies. * Security Clearance: SC Eligible. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Java Technical Lead to join our UK Digital & Cloud Practice. Our Digital Practice is expanding rapidly, offering opportunities to achieve medium and long-term career goals. You will work on challenging and large-scale transformational and migration projects within both public and private sectors., * Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership within a team to coordinate and deliver scalable, secure solutions in line with industry best practices (code quality, CI/CD, security, etc.)1. * Project Management: Work within a project management/agile delivery methodology to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software applications. * Technical Ownership: Take technical ownership of a product or software solution, covering design, estimation, shaping, and user story/requirement creation. * Solution Documentation: Document solutions, including architecture, configuration, release, and support handover. * Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate and liaise with other stakeholders/end users in the software development lifecycle, including PMs, BAs, Testing, Product, etc. * Communication: Clearly communicate technical designs in conversation, documentation, and presentations to stakeholders of various technical abilities. * Knowledge Transfer: Provide effective knowledge transfer to team members and customers. * Team Development: Manage, coach, and develop junior members of your team and the wider community. * Team Collaboration: Foster a positive working environment and facilitate team collaboration and communication. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)