Principal Software Engineer (Java, AWS)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (Java, AWS): Designing, building, and running front-end and/or back-end software solutions in an agile delivery squad with an accent on commercial needs and future tech roadmap. Focus on code quality, testing, and engineering best practices to drive continuous improvement and attract talent.

Location: Hybrid working model, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global helps families get more out of life by combining amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk.

What you will do

• Lead the full software development lifecycle, including coding practices, frameworks, technical debt, and operations within the squad.
• Collaborate with Engineers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Architects to design and deliver industry-leading systems.
• Influence and implement engineering standards and tools, driving adoption across squads and tribes.
• Design and build software that balances commercial needs with the future tech roadmap.
• Take ownership of code quality, non-functional requirements (performance, security, scalability), and best practices for logging, monitoring, and alerting.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Culture & 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.

Hiring process

• First Stage: A Technical Interview (60-90 minutes on Teams).
• Second Stage: Behavioural Interview (60 minutes onsite).