User Experience Designer jobs in United Kingdom
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Fullstack Engineer
Job summary
A mission-led consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Fullstack Java Engineer to lead the design and development of secure, scalable systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and experience in leading teams. This role offers a competitive salary between £55,000 and £70,000, along with flexible working options, private healthcare, and opportunities for career progression.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Expertise in delivering secure, production‑grade systems in agile teams.
- Experience balancing technical leadership with hands‑on development.
- Background in secure or classified environments is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and testing of secure, scalable systems using Java.
- Architect and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and cloud‑native solutions.
- Drive adoption of DevOps practices including CI / CD and infrastructure‑as‑code.
- Guide and mentor engineers to promote best practices and agile delivery.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to shape technical direction.
Skills
Our client, a mission‑led consultancy, is looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Java) to join their growing team.
They deliver secure, modern software solutions to the UK Government and Defence sectors, enabling clients to build scalable systems and progressive web applications that drive real impact.
- Lead the design, development, and testing of secure, scalable systems using Java with modern front‑end frameworks (e.g., React)
- Architect and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and cloud‑native solutions (AWS, Azure, private cloud)
- Drive adoption of DevOps practices (CI / CD, containers, infrastructure‑as‑code)
- Guide and mentor engineers, promoting best practice, clean coding, and agile delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders and clients to shape technical direction and ensure robust, user‑focused solutions
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from discovery to production support
- Deep expertise in Java with strong full‑stack engineering skills
- Proven experience leading teams or projects at a senior / principal level
- Strong knowledge of system architecture, cloud solutions, and API design
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and automation (CI / CD, containers, IaC)
- Track record of delivering secure, production‑grade systems in agile teams
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills
- Background in secure or classified environments
- Knowledge of ITSM or systems within the government / defence sector
- Experience balancing technical leadership with hands‑on development
- Flexible working – 37.5 hrs/week with remote and hybrid options
- Learning & development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
- Private healthcare and matched pension scheme
- Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups
- Clear career progression into leadership roles in a high‑impact sector
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation, committed to fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated and everyone can thrive.
If you are an experienced Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Java and you’re excited to help deliver solutions that truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
- Deep expertise in Java with strong full‑stack engineering skills
- Proven experience leading teams or projects at a senior / principal level
- Strong knowledge of system architecture, cloud solutions, and API design
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and automation (CI / CD, containers, IaC)
- Flexitime – 37.5 hrs/week structured your way + remote options
- Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences
- Private healthcare and matched pension
- Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (GBP).
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.