About the job
AND Digital works with organizations to strengthen their digital capabilities. The team combines expertise in technology, business strategy, software development, and product management to help clients address complex challenges and close digital skills gaps. Creative thinkers and technologists who value real transformation are central to the company's approach.
Role overview
This Lead Backend Principal Engineer (Java) role is based in Bristol and sits within a group of over 80 professionals, with 30-40 developers ranging from Associate to Technical Lead. The position shapes technical direction for both AND Digital and its clients, balancing hands-on engineering with strategic influence.
Main responsibilities
- Begin in a fully billable, hands-on engineering capacity. As the team grows, transition toward strategic consulting, focusing on client development and project turnaround.
- Work to secure new clients by addressing their technology challenges with practical and creative solutions.
- Define and lead the engineering vision, ensuring alignment with Club Executive strategy and client needs.
- Mentor developers across all levels, supporting their growth through direct involvement in projects.
- Establish and uphold coding standards across client projects.
- Provide technical leadership on complex engineering tasks, collaborating closely with Product Developers and Technical Leads.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the team and champion these values in client work.
- Support project delivery by aligning technical strategy with client requirements and contribute to resource planning during discovery phases.
- Work with the Consulting team to help shape AND Digital’s technology proposition and contribute to Thought Leadership efforts.
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom

