Principal Developer

hackajob is partnering directly with Version 1 to hire for this role.Company Description Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertiseenables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat,OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.?Werean award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heartof whatwe do:UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UKBest Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTWBest Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTWWerea corevalues drivencompany, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,itsdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwellinvest in you!. Job 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.Key Responsibilities: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. Qualifications 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. Additional Information Why Version 1??At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profitsStrong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programmeFlexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balanceFinancial Wellbeing initiativesincluding;Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financialadviceand an Employee Discount schemeEmployee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policiesEducationalassistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red HatReward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform.Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Version1 is an equal opportunities employer.We are committed to building a diverse,inclusiveand respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully,respectfullyand confidentially.Video links: JBRP1_UKTJ