
Principal Engineer - Java (Oxfordshire)
Greater London, South East, England
Apply by 20 Mar 2026
£90000 - £95000 per annum
Job Ref.: BH-56676-1
Job Description
You’ll serve as both the lead engineer and line manager, taking ownership of our client's core transformation projects.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical user-facing products.
In this role, you will:
- Lead a new squad of 4 engineers and a Product Manager
- Be responsible for re-architecting an existing product with zero customer downtime
- Remain hands-on in Java and Micronaut , JavaScript/TypeScript, contributing code weekly
- Define and uphold best engineering practices and team standards
- Influence architectural decisions and identify opportunities to simplify complex systems
- Coach and grow your engineering team, fostering a collaborative, low-ego culture
- Has strong coding skills in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript, with proficiency in Angular
- Enjoys working with legacy systems and improving them
- Has prior experience as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager
- Comfortably navigates technical architectural decisions and system design trade-offs
- Understands how to balance high-quality engineering with efficient delivery
- Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike