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# Principal Software Engineer - Java

- **Company:** The Very Group
- **Location:** Liverpool, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Working Model 2D, Cloud Platform System
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-software-engineer-java-liverpool-grossbritannien-58871270

## About the Role

_ * Promote automation, continuous improvement and reliable software delivery * Share knowledge internally and externally to strengthen engineering community Tasks * Strong hands-on experience with Java and AWS * Track record designing and evolving complex systems at scale * Passion for clean code, quality engineering and continuous improvement * Experience mentoring engineers and raising standards across teams * Strong communication skills; ability to explain complex ideas simply * Curiosity for emerging technologies and continuous learning Key requirements * Flexible, hybrid working model * Inclusive culture and environment * 1000 flexible benefits allowance * 30 days holiday + bank holidays * LinkedIn learning access * Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

## Description

Experteer Overview In this high-impact engineering role, you lead technical direction for scalable, customer-facing software at Very. You collaborate with Product, Architecture and Engineering teams to shape both what we build and how we build it, tackling architectural challenges and driving modernization. You balance ownership with influence, champion best practices, and raise the bar for quality and security across multiple squads. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on technology, teams, and product delivery at scale. Pay / Benefits * Provide technical leadership and direction across multiple squads * Shape architecture and design of scalable systems and cloud-native platforms * Drives engineering standards, best practices, and CI/CD improvements * Mentor engineers and raise technical standards across teams * Identify technical risks early and guide sustainable solutions * Collaborate with Product, Architecture and Engineering to translate ideas into quality products * Promote automation, continuous improvement and reliable software delivery * Share knowledge internally and externally to strengthen engineering community Tasks * Strong hands-on experience with Java and AWS * Track record designing and evolving complex systems at scale * Passion for clean code, quality engineering and continuous improvement * Experience mentoring engineers and raising standards across teams * Strong communication skills; ability to explain complex ideas simply * Curiosity for emerging technologies and continuous learning Key requirements * Flexible, hybrid working model * Inclusive culture and environment * 1000 flexible benefits allowance * 30 days holiday + bank holidays * LinkedIn learning access * Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk


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