Principal Engineer Director - Greenfield Platform (Java)

Burns Sheehan in Manchester is looking for a Director-level Principal Engineer to lead the development of a greenfield, mission-critical platform. This role requires 15+ years of engineering experience, particularly in Java (Spring Boot), and expertise in scalable systems. You will influence architecture and technical direction, driving best practices while collaborating with global teams to deliver impactful solutions. This position is hands-on and offers a unique opportunity to shape a critical system without people management responsibilities.