Software Engineer

JD.COM; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

JD.com is seeking an experienced Java software engineer to develop backend services for Joybuy across European markets including the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands. You will focus on performance, scalability, and integration with global infrastructure.

Work with product management to deliver reliable services, improve system reliability, monitor performance, and adopt new technologies. Strong programming skills in Java, Spring Boot, and English/Chinese communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Java programming and Spring Boot.
• Proactive, fast learner with strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills in Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Joybuy's backend systems with high performance, availability, concurrency, security and scalability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, implementing control strategies for monitorability and rollback capabilities.
• Research, adopt and promote new technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborate with product teams to align on global system architectures and drive technical growth.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Job description

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

JD.com is seeking an experienced Java software engineer who focuses on developing our software services for our retail business, Joybuy, in European countries such as the UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. In this role, you will focus on system performance, scalability, and integration across global infrastructure. You will work closely with product management teams to develop softwares that support marketing, ecosystem, fulfilment and supply chain management in a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Joybuy's backend systems, ensuring high performance, availability, concurrency, security, and scalability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout project implementation, developing and executing effective control strategies that cover monitorability, maintainability, and grey release or rollback capabilities.
• Research, adopt, and promote new technologies and methodologies.
• Identify integration opportunities between emerging technologies and global system architectures to drive the team’s technical growth and strengthen architectural foresight.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Java programming and Spring Boot.
• Passionate about technology and continuous improvement, demonstrating exceptional coding proficiency, a commitment to clean and elegant code, and a keen interest in exploring open-source projects.
• Proactive, fast learner, and highly collaborative, with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, capable of independently identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills in Chinese and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in large-scale ecommerce companies.
• Experience in supplier and merchant tools.
• Experience in UK and European business.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.