Do you want to work for an organisation that is genuinely making a difference?
I'm hiring for a Principal Developer for a large employer in the North East.
About You: As a Principal Developer you'll bring experience in Java and OOP as well as a technical vision and strategy for the team. You will ideally have worked with Spring Boot and Maven to be able to guide and support the development team. You'll be one of 3 Principal Developers leading and guiding the wider development team.
About the Organisation: The company vision is to build and create applications that enhance the lives of the public and provide a fantastic workplace for employees. The benefits package includes: a pension scheme of over 20% employer contribution, 27 days holiday + Bank holidays, option to work 5 days in 4 or 10 days in 9, super flexible working hours plus many more staff discounts and employee support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute strategic development initiatives to enhance our technical capabilities.
- Provide expert guidance across various technical areas, with a focus on Java, Spring Boot, Agile methodologies, and AWS.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Set and maintain development standards, ensuring high-quality code and efficient processes.
- Mentor and support development teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending adoption where relevant.
- Assess and mitigate risks related to development projects and processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align development efforts with business goals.
You will champion best practices, continuous learning and encourage your team to take the initiative to solve wider business problems.
You will be supported by a mature software development department including Software Delivery managers, Agile Project Managers, Software Testers and the wider development team.
Process:
The process will involve a first stage remote interview followed by a second stage face to face interview in Newcastle.
Next steps:
Please apply ASAP to be considered for the role, interviews are being scheduled within 48 hours of CV submission.