Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin/Java) – Hybrid & Growth

John Lewis Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Engineer to join their agile product team in London. This hybrid role requires strong skills in server side Kotlin or modern Java, and offers the opportunity to shape new projects and mentor junior engineers. The role includes flexibility in working arrangements and a competitive salary up to £71,000, depending on experience. The company values continuous learning and provides ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with server side Kotlin or modern Java.
• Structured approach to systems analysis and development.
• Understanding of Agile methods like Scrum or Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Join an agile product team as a Senior Back-End Software Engineer.
• Support the development of new features for the business.
• Use knowledge of software engineering to shape new projects.

Skills

Server side Kotlin

Modern Java

Systems analysis

Agile development methods

TDD

REST API development

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Engineer to join their agile product team in London. This hybrid role requires strong skills in server side Kotlin or modern Java, and offers the opportunity to shape new projects and mentor junior engineers. The role includes flexibility in working arrangements and a competitive salary up to £71,000, depending on experience. The company values continuous learning and provides ample opportunities for professional development.