Lead Software Engineer - one day a month on-site

Lead Java Engineer (Hands‑On)

80% Coding Technical Leadership Modern Platform

Remote First (office visit once a month) - You must live within 1 hr 30 of South Manchester

70,000 - 85,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

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We're working with a long-established tech company who are building modern platforms within a complex and meaningful domain. They've embedded Agile and XP practices across engineering, and they're now hiring a hands‑on Principal Java Engineer to help lead delivery, raise standards, and support the growth of their teams.

This is not an architect who doesn't code role. The expectation is that you'll be around 80% hands‑on , building software alongside the team.

The Opportunity

You'll work as part of a Scrum team delivering real product outcomes, while also contributing to the broader engineering direction.

The hands‑off elemen...

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