Senior Java Microservices Engineer (Spring Boot)

TXP; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TXP is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join the COTAX Futures Team within Tax Administration, supporting HMRC digital transformation. You'll develop Java microservices, REST APIs with Spring Boot, and collaborate in Agile Scrum teams to deliver cloud-native solutions.

You will containerise and deploy with Kubernetes, write automated tests with JUnit, and contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and modernisation efforts across complex enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java.
• Extensive experience developing REST APIs using Spring Boot.
• Experience writing unit tests using JUnit.
• Strong understanding of JSON structures and data formats.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including containerising, deploying and managing microservices; troubleshooting deployments.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Proven track record delivering solutions within complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Java-based microservices and APIs.
• Build and enhance RESTful services using Spring Boot.
• Develop robust, scalable and secure backend solutions.
• Containerise and deploy applications using Kubernetes.
• Write and maintain automated unit tests.
• Collaborate effectively within Agile Scrum teams.
• Support the modernisation of legacy platforms and services.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices.
• Utilise AI-assisted development tools where appropriate to improve analysis, design, development, testing and code quality.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

JUnit

JSON

Kubernetes

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

TXP is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join the COTAX Futures Team within Tax Administration, supporting HMRC digital transformation. You'll develop Java microservices, REST APIs with Spring Boot, and collaborate in Agile Scrum teams to deliver cloud-native solutions.

You will containerise and deploy with Kubernetes, write automated tests with JUnit, and contribute to code reviews, design discussions, and modernisation efforts across complex enterprise environments.