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# Principal Java Engineer

- **Company:** NPAworldwide
- **Location:** Manchester, IA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, ReactJS, Gitlab, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/principal-java-engineer-manchester-ia-usa-58893450

## About the Role

and to maintenance * Deploy software to public and private cloud environments * Promote high standards of software quality, security and engineering practice Tasks * Strong commercial Java development experience * Experience designing/building solutions on AWS * Full-stack development with JavaScript, React and TypeScript * Experience leading engineers or providing technical direction * Understanding of software architecture and technical design * Experience across the full software development lifecycle * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Ability to obtain high-level UK security clearance (British citizen; UK residence 5 years) * Security clearance eligibility requirements themselves are implied in the role Key requirements * Competitive salary up to 85,000 * Hybrid working * Learning and development budget * Career coach * Private healthcare * Matched pension

## Description

Experteer Overview In this on-site role in Manchester, you lead a hands-on software team on a live Central Government project, shaping bespoke solutions. You drive architecture, design and delivery within an Agile, cross-functional setting, collaborating with clients to translate challenges into practical tech. You will build full-stack applications using Java, React and TypeScript, and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS. You'll champion quality, security and modern engineering practices while supporting your team's growth and career progression. Compensation / Benefits * Lead and support a team of software engineers * Design, develop and test bespoke software solutions * Provide technical direction and communicate with clients * Produce solution architectures and technical designs * Build full-stack applications using Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScript * Design and deploy cloud-based solutions on AWS * Create CI pipelines (GitLab) * Work across the full SDLC from requirements to maintenance * Deploy software to public and private cloud environments * Promote high standards of software quality, security and engineering practice Tasks * Strong commercial Java development experience * Experience designing/building solutions on AWS * Full-stack development with JavaScript, React and TypeScript * Experience leading engineers or providing technical direction * Understanding of software architecture and technical design * Experience across the full software development lifecycle * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Ability to obtain high-level UK security clearance (British citizen; UK residence 5 years) * Security clearance eligibility requirements themselves are implied in the role Key requirements * Competitive salary up to 85,000 * Hybrid working * Learning and development budget * Career coach * Private healthcare * Matched pension


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