Backend Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join their agile team. This role involves developing cutting-edge solutions for a MACH-based digital platform, focusing on microservices and APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and a passion for software quality.

Benefits

Reward and recognition programs

Frasers Festival for staff engagement

Quarterly CEO sessions

Wellbeing program with gym classes

Mental health support services

Qualifications

• Proven experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design and deliver backend services.
• Build scalable microservices ensuring high performance.
• Implement technical integrations with external systems.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Microservices architecture

GraphQL

REST APIs

NoSQL databases

SQL databases

Job description

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At Frasers Group, we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we serve our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium, and luxury brands globally. As an industry leader, we elevate the retail experience through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Our vision - We are building the world’s most admired and compelling brand ecosystem.

Our purpose – We are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences.

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers, driven to operate outside their comfort zones to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, and the experience is unrivalled. To make the most of it, you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you.
• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role, and own the results.
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners, and the planet.

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

We’re looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our agile, delivery-focused, and highly motivated team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of our cutting-edge MACH-based digital platform (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-Native, and Headless), which powers over 50 websites and mobile applications—including some of the biggest names in retail.

Our platform runs in Microsoft Azure and leverages the latest in cloud-native and containerized technologies. If you are passionate about building fast, scalable, and robust solutions, have a deep appreciation for software quality and automation, and are eager to stay at the forefront of industry trends, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver robust backend services.
• Build scalable microservices using TypeScript and Node.js, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Design and maintain GraphQL and REST APIs for seamless integration.
• Implement technical integrations with external systems (e.g., headless CMS, e-commerce platforms, payment providers).
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture, documentation, and implementation.
• Support teammates, provide feedback, and share expertise to contribute to team success.
• Advocate for and implement internal standards to ensure maintainability, scalability, and high code quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our CI/CD pipelines and embrace DevOps practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas to the team.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and REST APIs.
• Experience with NoSQL and SQL databases.

A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, including quality assurance, continuous integration/delivery, and automation.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems.
• A DevOps mindset, including experience with CI/CD tools and container orchestration.

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package, we offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition, and Opportunities

Frasers Champion - Our employees are at the heart of our business, and we recognize individuals monthly for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer-nominated scheme where 8 winners receive double their pay for a month when they exemplify our principles: thought without limits, ownership, and relevance.

Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, if our share price hits £10 for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers will earn bonuses from £50,000 to £1 million, nominated twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance.*

*Terms and conditions apply.

Frasers Festival – An event celebrating Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe, featuring a brand village, guest speakers, entertainment, fitness challenges, and more.

CEO Sessions – Quarterly sessions with our CEO and leadership team, offering employees the chance to connect, network, and ask questions on various topics.

Retail Reconnect – An initiative to help employees understand our business, products, and customers through store and warehouse visits, fostering ideas to improve our work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our wellbeing program with free gym classes, discounted memberships, and resources for physical, financial, and mental health.

Retail Trust – Free access to mental health support, helpline, counselling, and financial/legal advice for all employees.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will review applications and respond to all candidates. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm details before a behaviourally-focused interview, followed by technical interviews which may include a presentation or task to demonstrate skills.