Java Tech Lead

TXP; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TXP is seeking a Java Tech Lead to provide technical leadership for the design, development and delivery of Java-based RESTful APIs and microservices as part of an application modernisation programme.

You will lead engineering standards, technical design and solution implementation, ensuring scalability, resilience, maintainability, and smooth integration with existing systems. Hybrid role based in the UK with on-site presence in Telford.

Qualifications

• Strong Java backend development with Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
• Proven experience in microservices design and service integration.
• Experience modernising legacy applications and integrating with existing systems.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and set engineering standards.
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of Java-based RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Define and enforce engineering standards and architectural guidelines.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical problem solving across squads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, maintainable systems.
• Plan and manage technical dependencies and delivery schedules.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices Architecture

API Architecture & Design

Application Modernisation

Docker

Kubernetes

Technical Leadership

CI/CD

Testing & Quality

Git / Version Control

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Maven/Gradle

GitLab

OpenAPI / Swagger

JUnit

Helm

Job description

Java Tech Lead

Hybrid, 4 days on site per month in Telford

Inside IR35, £550/£600

6 months scope to extend

Role Overview

Provide technical leadership for the design, development and delivery of Java-based RESTful APIs and microservices as part of an application modernisation programme. Lead engineering standards, technical design and solution implementation, ensuring scalability, resilience, maintainability and integration with existing systems.

Essential Skills

• Java - Extensive hands-on backend development experience, with the ability to provide technical guidance and undertake complex development.
• Spring Boot - Strong expertise in RESTful API and microservices development.
• Microservices Architecture & Design - Designing scalable, resilient and loosely coupled services, including service-to-service communication and integration patterns.
• API Architecture & Design - API contracts, versioning, security, integration patterns and performance optimisation.
• Application Modernisation - Experience modernising legacy applications, service decomposition and integration with existing systems.
• Docker & Kubernetes - Containerisation, deployment and management of microservices.
• Technical Leadership - Leading developers, providing technical direction, mentoring and resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Engineering Standards - Establishing development standards, conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality, security and maintainability.
• Testing & Quality - JUnit, automated testing practices and test-driven development.
• Git / CI/CD - Version control, build automation and deployment pipelines.
• Technical Design & Delivery - Translating architectural requirements into technical designs, managing technical dependencies and supporting delivery planning.

Desirable Skills

• AWS
• JPA / Hibernate
• Maven / Gradle
• Mockito
• GitLab
• Helm
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• SQL
• Kibana
• Observability and performance monitoring
• Event-driven architecture / messaging
• Shell scriptingAI-Assisted Development & Leadership

Willingness to actively embrace and promote the effective use of approved AI tools and agents throughout the software development lifecycle, including technical analysis, solution design, code generation, testing, code reviews and continuous improvement.

Ability to guide engineering teams in adopting AI-assisted development practices while maintaining security, quality and governance standards