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# Principal Developer

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Leeds, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Hibernate (Java), Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Snowflake, Outsystems, Spring-boot, Software Application Programming, Backend, Kotlin, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5878314297

## About the Role

* Deep understanding of coding best practices and modern architectural patterns, including microservices and message-driven architectures.
 * Experience developing applications with non-functional requirements in mind.
 * Experience in application and digital services design.
 * Proficiency in software engineering practices such as code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and SOLID/DRY principles.
 * Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, React, and Node.
 * Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
 * Desirable: Kotlin.
 * Experience in estimation and sizing.
 * Experience in integration and API design.
 * Proficiency in cloud technologies.
 * Appetite to work with emerging AI technologies.
 * SC eligible.

## Description

* Provide technical leadership within a team to coordinate and deliver scalable, secure solutions in line with industry best practices.
 * Work within a project management and agile delivery methodology to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software applications.
 * Take technical ownership of a product or software solution, covering design, estimation, shaping, and user story and requirement creation.
 * Document solutions, including architecture, configuration, release, and support handover.
 * Collaborate and liaise with stakeholders and end users throughout the software development lifecycle, including PMs, BAs, testing, and product teams.
 * Clearly communicate technical designs in conversation, documentation, and presentations to stakeholders of varying technical ability.
 * Provide effective knowledge transfer to team members and customers.
 * Manage, coach, and develop junior members of the team and the wider community.
 * Foster a positive working environment and facilitate team collaboration and communication.

Technologies:

 * AI
 * API
 * AWS
 * Angular
 * CI/CD
 * Cloud
 * Hibernate
 * Support
 * Java
 * JavaScript
 * Kotlin
 * Oracle
 * React
 * Spring
 * Spring Boot
 * TypeScript
 * microservices
 * NodeJS
 * Backend
 * DevOps
 * Embedded
 * Frontend
 * OutSystems
 * Security
 * Snowflake


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