Full-Stack Java Developer

NPAworldwide; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Training budget

Career coaching

Healthcare

Pension

Job summary

NPAworldwide in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Technical Lead who stays hands-on while guiding a live Central Government project. You will work in an Agile team to build bespoke software addressing complex operational challenges.

The role focuses on leading engineers, designing architectures, and delivering full-stack solutions using Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScript, with AWS cloud deployments and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development experience is required.
• Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems.
• Cloud platforms and modern delivery practices are essential.
• Good understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, containers and IaC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of software engineers.
• Design, develop and test bespoke software solutions.
• Provide technical direction and client communication.
• Produce solution architectures and technical designs.
• Build full-stack apps using Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScript.
• Deploy cloud-based solutions, primarily on AWS.
• Create CI pipelines using GitLab.
• Work across the full SDLC from requirements to maintenance.

Skills

Java development

AWS cloud

Full-stack JS (React/TS)

Team leadership

Software architecture

CI/CD

DevOps

Client communication

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Software Engineer or Technical Lead who enjoys remaining hands-on while guiding teams and shaping technical solutions?

A leading specialist technical consultancy is looking for a Software Technical Lead to join a live Central Government project. You will work within a collaborative Agile team, building bespoke software that solves complex operational challenges.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and supporting a team of software engineers
• Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions
• Providing technical direction and communicating clearly with clients
• Producing solution architectures and technical designs
• Building full-stack applications using Java, JavaScript, React and TypeScript
• Designing and deploying cloud-based solutions, primarily using AWS
• Creating continuous integration pipelines using tools such as GitLab
• Working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to delivery, support and maintenance
• Deploying software into public and private cloud environments
• Promoting high standards of software quality, security and engineering practice

What we are looking for

• Strong commercial Java development experience
• Good experience designing and building solutions in AWS
• Full-stack development experience using JavaScript, React and TypeScript
• Previous experience leading engineers or providing technical direction
• An understanding of software architecture and technical design
• Experience working throughout the full software development lifecycle
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills
• The ability to understand customer challenges and translate them into practical technical solutions

Consultancy experience would be helpful, but it is not essential.

Security requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, the successful candidate must be able to obtain high-level UK security clearance.

To Be Eligible, You Must

• Be a British citizen
• Have lived permanently in the UK for the last five years

What's on offer

• Competitive salary of up to 85,000
• Flexible 37.5-hour working week
• Hybrid working, with the freedom to choose how often you work from an office
• Five days of external training
• Learning and development budget for courses, conferences and materials
• Access to a dedicated career coach
• Technical guilds for sharing knowledge and innovation
• Matched pension and healthcare package
• Regular social events
• Self‑directed career progression within a supportive technical environment

The employer is committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in software engineering and modern application development.
• Experience building scalable applications, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience working with cloud platforms and modern software delivery practices.
• Good understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and Infrastructure as Code.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Flexitime 37.5 hrs/week structured your way + remote options
• Learning budget for training, certifications, and conferences
• Private healthcare and matched pension
• Monthly socials and quarterly company meetups
• Career growth in a fast-moving, meaningful sector

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: £ 70000

Salary Max: £ 85000

Currency Type: GBP