Hands-On Principal Java Engineer | Hybrid & Leadership
Summary
Hands-on Principal Java Engineer based in South Manchester (hybrid, one onsite day per week), spending ~80% of time coding plus mentoring, technical decision-making and setting engineering standards. Core stack is Java, Spring Boot and AWS, working in an Agile environment with XP and TDD. Pays £70,000–£85,000 plus bonus.
Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Principal Java Engineer (Hands-On) in South Manchester for a hybrid role with one onsite day per week. The position offers £70,000 - £85,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits, and requires strong Java and Spring Boot skills with AWS experience.
The role blends hands-on coding (~80%) with mentoring, technical decision-making and setting engineering standards. It fits engineers who want impact without full management and who thrive in Agile, XP, TDD and
