Principal Java Engineer - Retail at Mineral

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Principal Java Engineer in backend-heavy environments in teams having multiple levels of engineering
  • Strong experience in Java 17+, ideally with experience in using Spring Boot or Micronaut. Kotlin experience is a bonus. If the applicant does not have experience they must show willingness to learn Kotlin
  • Hands-on knowledge of Kafka, event-driven architecture, enterprise integration patterns and Microservices
  • Solid understanding of payment systems and PSP integrations, including fraud, tokenisation, and settlement flows
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred), CI/CD, and Kubernetes
  • Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (PCI DSS, SCA, PSD2)
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a range of audiences
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with a DevOps culture and test-driven mindset

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • Champion secure coding practices and data protection across services
  • 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
  • Continuously improve platform reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency
  • Stay up-to-date with technology trends and proactively identify innovation opportunities

Skills

Java 17+
Spring Boot
Micronaut
Kotlin
Terraform
Kubernetes
Azure
GitHub Actions
CI/CD
OpenTelemetry
Dynatrace

Mineral

Develops AI tools for sustainable agriculture

About Mineral

Mineral.ai develops technology solutions aimed at improving the agriculture industry. The company utilizes perception technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to create tools that help farmers, researchers, and agricultural advisors increase crop yields, manage pests, and adapt to climate change. Their products include precision agriculture tools that optimize resource use and advanced data analytics platforms that provide insights from agricultural data. Unlike many competitors, Mineral.ai focuses on creating partnerships within the agriculture sector to co-develop solutions, enhancing their product offerings. The goal of Mineral.ai is to support sustainable food production and help feed the world more efficiently.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Transition from Alphabet may lead to financial instability and resource loss.
Licensing model could reduce control over technology application and revenue stability.
Difficulty in monetizing technology indicates challenges in creating durable revenue streams.

Differentiation

Mineral.ai uses AI and ML to revolutionize agriculture with precision tools.
The company partners with industry leaders like Driscoll's for real-world technology applications.
Mineral.ai's licensing model allows broad integration into existing agribusiness systems.

Upsides

Licensing model increases market reach and technology integration in agribusiness.
Partnerships with companies like Driscoll's enhance technology application and sustainability goals.
Growing interest in agrivoltaic systems offers new partnership opportunities for Mineral.ai.

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