Lead Full Stack Developer (Java)

Job Description

Lead Full Stack Developer (Java)
Permanent 
UK‑Based - West Midlands (Hybrid working)
SC Clearance Eligible
 
Lead from the front. Build meaningful software. Shape how we deliver.
 
TXP is growing, and we’re 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 role where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with the ability to guide, mentor, and influence a development team.
 
If you enjoy owning technical delivery, working across modern Java and React stacks, and helping teams do their best work in an agile environment, this could be a great next step.
 
The Role
As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you’ll take technical ownership of projects from design through to deployment, working closely with Delivery Managers, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters. You’ll remain hands-on while providing direction, ensuring quality, and embedding best practice across the team.
 
You’ll work on a mix of TXP internal initiatives and client projects, collaborating closely with stakeholders and building strong, trusted relationships.
 
What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

 
What We’re Looking For
 
Essential experience:

• 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 containerisation 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
• Oracle PL/SQL
• Linux / bash scripting
• Technical architecture or integration experience
• Exposure to AI / LLM tooling

 
About You

• A proven developer with a track record of delivering quality solutions
• Comfortable working at both a detailed, hands-on level and a broader system level
• A logical problem solver who cares deeply about quality and maintainability
• Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• A strong communicator who builds trust with colleagues and customers

Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities

Passionate about mentoring others and contributing to team success

 
Why TXP?
At TXP, we value collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, supported to grow, and given the opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real impact, all within a culture that genuinely values its people.
 
Benefits:
 •  25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
 •  An additional day of paid leave for your birthday (or Christmas eve).
 •  Salary sacrifice, matched employer contributed pension (4%).
 •  Life assurance (3x).
 •  Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
 •  Private medical insurance through our partner Aviva.
 •  Cycle to work scheme.
 •  Corporate eye-care vouchers.
 •  Access to an independent financial advisor.
 •  2 x social value days per year to give back to local communities.
 
 Grow with us:
 
Work on exciting new projects.
If you want to avoid getting stuck with the mundane, you’re in the right place. We work in many sectors with fantastic clients, so you’ll always be working on something exciting and challenging.
 
Career growth – we’ve got you!
We recognise that you might have a career path planned out and you might need some support to help you move forward. We’re here to support you and make the most out of your time with us, through challenging work, opportunities to grow and learning and development opportunities.
 
Be part of the TXP growth journey.
We are a high growth, fast paced environment. We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you’ll be part of that.