2607 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience leading a technical delivery team
- Strong, hands-on background in Java (including Java 1.6 / 1.8)
- Experience building RESTful APIs and working with Spring
- Good knowledge of React or another modern JavaScript framework
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture
- Experience with build and deployment tooling such as Maven
- Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker and/or Kubernetes)
- Solid experience working in Scrum / agile environments
- Experience with unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), TDD, and CI practices
- Strong grasp of software design, implementation, and deployment principles
- Desirable experience: Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS
- Desirable experience: Oracle PL/SQL
- Desirable experience: Linux / bash scripting
- Desirable experience: Technical architecture or integration experience
- Desirable experience: Exposure to AI / LLM tooling
Responsibilities
- Leading the technical delivery of a development team against agreed backlogs and timelines
- Designing, building, testing, and deploying high-quality applications using Java and React
- Providing day-to-day technical guidance, accountability, and mentorship to other developers
- Championing best practice across coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and agile delivery
- Working within Scrum teams, actively contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Ensuring delivery meets agreed quality, functionality, and time objectives, escalating risks where needed
- Collaborating with TXP colleagues, customers, partners, and suppliers to meet business commitments
- Supporting the ongoing development of technical standards, policies, and ways of working
- Helping grow technical capability and knowledge across the team
Description
At TXP, we are growing and looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer (Java) to play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions across internal and customer-facing projects. This is a hands-on leadership position situated in the West Midlands with hybrid working options. We value collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment where you can trust to make decisions and work on meaningful projects with real impact. Our benefits include 25 days of annual leave, an additional day off for your birthday, a matched employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, and much more. Join us and be part of our growth journey!
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