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# Senior Java Developer

- **Company:** TXP
- **Location:** Telford, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £143,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Java Persistence API, JSON, Junit, Apache Maven, Scrum Methodology, Mockito, Standard Sql, Shell Script, Openapi, Spring-boot, Backend, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Kibana, Restful APIs, Legacy Systems, Microservices
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-java-developer/txp-job107991266

## About the Role

Whilst previous Public Sector experience is desirable, it is not essential. Candidates must demonstrate experience working within large, complex technical environments, ideally within regulated industries such as Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Utilities, Telecommunications, or similar., * 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 applications
 + Deploying and managing microservices
 + Troubleshooting deployments within containerised environments
 * Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams
 * Proven track record delivering solutions within complex enterprise environments

Desirable Skills

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

 * JPA
 * Kibana
 * Maven
 * Mockito
 * AWS
 * GitLab
 * Helm
 * OpenAPI
 * SQL
 * Shell Scripting

## Description

You will work within agile Scrum teams alongside Java Engineers, Front End Developers and Quality Engineers to deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions and modern microservices architecture. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a large-scale digital transformation programme operating within a complex, enterprise-level environment., * 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.


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