Principal Software Engineer (Java, AWS)

We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects to design and deliver industry-leading systems, and drive improvements in continuous integration and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in building, integrating, and managing complex software architectures, ideally across multi-cloud environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring, AWS components, and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI).
• Proven ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Passionate about code quality, testing, and engineering best practices.
• Skilled in building applications with security, reliability, scalability, and high availability from the ground up.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Comfortable sharing knowledge and stories internally and externally to strengthen our engineering brand.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment
• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%