Mindera is hiring a Principal Java Engineer - Retail

At Mindera, we craft software with people we love. We’re looking for a Principal Java Engineer with strong Retail experience who can join our crew! Please note: This is a six month contract that sits outside IR35. You will be required to work in Paddington 3 days a week. What does the role involve? • Lead technical deep dives and knowledge sharing in the teams, anticipating challenges and proposing solutions • Start influencing product and business decisions Hands-on Software Development: • Write high-quality Java code using frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut. • Build robust services that support secure, high-volume payment transactions. • Develop integrations with acquiring banks, payment gateways, and fraud detection tools. Cloud & DevOps Practices: • Build and support cloud-native systems on the cloud (preferably Azure) using Terraform and Kubernetes. • Manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and ensure smooth delivery to production. • Own monitoring, alerting, and observability, using tools like OpenTelemetry and Dynatrace. Security & Compliance: • Champion secure coding practices and data protection across services. Collaboration & Mentoring: • Work closely with product owners, engineering leads, and other stakeholders to shape technical solutions. • Mentor and support more junior/mid/senior engineers, driving technical excellence across the board. • Help establish and promote best practices around code review, testing, delivery, and operational support. Continuous Improvement: • Continuously improve platform reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency. • Stay up-to-date with technology trends and proactively identify innovation opportunities.