Senior Full Stack Developer (Java)

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Developer (Java)

Location: Hybrid (West Midlands)

Clearance: Must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance

(Requires continuous UK residency for the last 5 years and no absences over 28 days in that period)

Role Purpose

Our Technology Division has been trusted for more than a decade to deliver mission-critical digital development projects to a range of industries around the world. Our projects cover the entire delivery lifecycle from capturing initial business requirements, through to code development, QA activities – all the way through to release and ongoing production support.

The Senior Full Stack Developer will provide software development expertise within internal and customer-facing teams, focusing on Java, React, and related frameworks. The role involves supporting development initiatives, contributing to planning and resource management, and participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, defect resolution, and deployment. The developer will also ensure adherence to established standards for analysis, design, coding, testing, release, and technical service delivery.

We are proud of our culture and values, which guide everything we do:

Client Focus – We put our clients at the heart of every decision.

Adaptability – We embrace change and thrive in dynamic environments.

Responsibility – We take ownership and deliver with integrity.

Excellence in Delivery – We are committed to delivering outstanding results.

Success & Celebration – We celebrate achievements and learn from every experience.As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will embody these values in your leadership, decision-making, and client interactions.

Key Responsibilities

Provides guidance and accountability for the agreed technical delivery of self and team.

Apply your development experience in the production of high quality, systematic technical products to meet both the demands for new or changed Application systems and services.

Ensuring all assigned development activities are performed to agreed quality, functionality and time objectives, escalating where appropriate to the Development Manager/Project Manager/Scrum Master if the activities are not going to meet the required objectives.

Prioritisation of own development workload according to priority and required project delivery dates.

To implement best-practise in support of external and internal project initiatives.

Participation in Sprint-based development initiatives and provision of support for all associated rituals

Work with TXP and customers to deliver business commitments

Direct or indirect involvement in the development of policies, standards and guidelines that support the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology within the enterprise

To maintain excellent customer relationships and ensure good communication

To build excellent relationships with key TXP and customer contacts

To work with chosen partners and suppliers to ensure optimum delivery methods

Mentor and monitor the work of junior staff and contractors and support the internal appraisal process where appropriate

Build employee knowledge and skills in specific areas of expertise

Skill and Experience

Extensive experience in and knowledge of Java technologies including Java 1.6, Java 1.8

In-depth knowledge of REST API’s, Sprint 3, and Oracle PL/SQL.

Good knowledge of React or other JS frameworks

In depth knowledge of microservices, development and deployment tooling i.e. Maven and containerisation, i.e. Kubernetes or Docker.

Good experience of Scrum-based approaches, Sprint planning and rituals

Experience of Unit Testing with JUnit and Mockito, and Test-Driven development, continuous Integration and similar approaches

A good understanding of the principles of software design, implementation and deployment

Systems thinking - the ability to see how parts interact with the whole ("big picture"-thinking)

An insight into some of the business verticals for TXP customers for whom applications are being developed/enhanced

Demonstrable experience in quality control of solution and application developments

Exposure to and an understanding of some of the following is highly desirable:

Technical architectures

SOA and CBD

Agile methodologies

Cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)

Linux / bash

Excellent time management and prioritization skillsPersonal Characteristics

Outstanding track record in development with demonstrable success in previous roles

Ability to work at a detailed level, understanding all aspects of the development process

Very high attention to detail coupled with a focus on quality

Must demonstrate a logical approach to problem solving

Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well; both written and verbal

The ability to work well both on an individual basis and within a team

Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate activities and to handle multiple tasks

Self-motivated and able to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines

Driven, energetic and enthusiastic, with a ‘can do, will do’ approach

Proactive, highly disciplined and capable of researching and implementing solutions from scratch

Strong desire to make a significant contribution to team achievements and willingness to help others less experienced

Strong Emotional Intelligence

Good people development and management skillsEducation / Qualifications

Formal education in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is beneficial but not essential.

Equivalent experience, certifications or demonstrable skills are equally valued

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. xjnqpsq We currently have 200+ employees and work with clients across the UK. Joining TXP means you’ll be part of that.

Apply now to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your skills will shape the future of digital delivery

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