Junior Software Engineer - Java

FARFETCH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion marketplace is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of its E-Commerce Platform. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in object-oriented programming, be knowledgeable in microservices architecture, and possess strong skills in SQL databases. This role offers a friendly and collaborative environment, utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in object-oriented languages.
• Proficient in microservices architecture.
• Knowledgeable of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of our E-Commerce Platform.
• Stay updated with back-end and web technologies.
• Work in an Agile environment focusing on continuous improvement.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Microservices architecture

Unit and integration tests

REST APIs

SQL databases

Event-driven architectures

Agile methodologies

Passion for code quality

Fluent in English

Tools

PostgreSQL

Java

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Zookeeper

Job description

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world's best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

TECHNOLOGY

We're on a mission to build end-to-end products and technology that powers the an incredible e-commerce experience for luxury customers everywhere, understanding the motivations and needs of our customers and partners, to designing and testing hypotheses, to creating industry-leading experiences for luxury customers.

PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Software Engineer who is motivated to build outstanding applications using top-notch technology. You will work in a very friendly and relaxed environment and be part of a well-motivated, talented and growing team. If you love to learn, if you are willing to share knowledge and would love to be part of the building process to reach the top, using the latest technology stack and having fun doing it, this is an opportunity you can't miss.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Contribute to the development of our E-Commerce Platform and the evolution of our Marketplace
• Stay up to speed with all back-end and web technologies, software architecture principles and design patterns
• Apply your knowledge of performance and security measures
• Work in an Agile environment, focusing on delivery/commitment and software continuous improvement
• Work with the following technologies: PostgreSQL, Redis, Java, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Zookeeper and more
• You'll evolve our e-commerce platform
• You'll define the future of our e-commerce platform
• You'll expand our microservices architecture
• You'll evolve your technical capabilities to the next level while using state-of-the-art technologies.

WHO YOU ARE

• An experienced software engineer with 2 or more years of experience in object-oriented languages
• Knowledgeable of unit tests or integration tests
• Proficient in working in a microservices architecture
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cassandra or MongoDB are a plus)
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Kafka is a plus)
• Knowledgeable of REST APIs
• Experienced with SOA architecture is a plus
• A professional with experience working with SCRUM methodologies is also a plus
• Fluent in English
• An expert in object-oriented languages (Java or others)
• 2+ years of experience as a software developer
• Knowledgeable of unit tests and integration tests
• Passionate about code quality
• Knowledgeable of SQL language and experience using relational databases
• Knowledgeable of RESTful Web Services
• Interested in large-scale systems
• Eager to learn and share knowledge
• Passionate about solving complex problems.