Principal Backend Engineer Java Spring Boot AWS

Principal Backend Engineer / Developer (Java Spring Boot AWS) London / WFH to £120kAre you an experienced Java Software Engineer who enjoys taking technical ownership, leading projects and working directly with clients?You could be progressing your career at a global technology consultancy, working on complex, long-term transformation projects, primarily within the financial services sector.As a Principal Backend Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of high impact technology projects, helping clients modernise legacy systems, migrate to AWS and introduce modern CI/CD and cloud deployment practices. You'll combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, problem solving and client engagement.You'll work alongside a highly collaborative team focused on engineering excellence, continuous improvement and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients.What you'll be doing:Leading technical projects and client engagements from design through to deliveryDeveloping scalable Java applications using Spring Boot and microservicesModernising and migrating legacy systems to AWSDesigning and working with REST APIs and distributed systemsIntroducing and improving CI/CD and DevOps practicesProviding technical expertise and guidance to clients and engineering teamsLocation / WFH:There's a hybrid work from home policy with three days a week in the London, City office (or at client sites), you'll join a friendly, diverse, upbeat team.About you:You have experience within a financial services or Fintech environmentYou have strong Java development skills including multi-threading and concurrencyYou have experience with Spring Boot and microservices environmentsYou have a good knowledge of REST APIsYou have a good understanding of AWSYou have a thorough understanding of software development and Computer Science fundamentals such as Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Design PatternsYou are familiar with DevOps, CI/CD pipelinesYou're collaborative, enjoy problem solving and interacting with clientsWhat's in it for you: As a Principal Backend Engineer / Developer you will earn a highly competitive package:Salary to £120kPension, Life Assurance, Income ProtectionPrivate medical care for you and your family, including mental healthTravel InsuranceCharitable givingGym membership for you and your familyFlexible holiday schemeApply now to find out more about this Principal Backend Engineer / Developer (Java Spring Boot AWS) opportunity.