Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

HOLLAND AND BARRETT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness retailer in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build impactful web and mobile e-commerce solutions. This hybrid role requires at least one office presence per week and involves delivering cross-functional applications with technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Node.js. Candidates should have strong experience and a proactive approach to collaboration and innovation. Enjoy perks like wellness discounts and a premium tech kit in a culture that celebrates growth.

Benefits

Wellness discounts

Performance incentives

Premium tech kit

Qualifications

• Strong experience with React/React Native and TypeScript.
• Familiar with modern CI/CD practices and tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, cross-functional applications.
• Collaborate across teams to meet product roadmaps.
• Champion monitoring and proactive issue resolution.

Skills

React/React Native experience

TypeScript

Node.js

Responsive design

Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/Helm

GitLab

AWS

Job description

About the role:

Senior Software Engineer – Holland & Barrett

Holland & Barrett is powering the world's leading health and wellness retailer with cutting‑edge technology. As a Senior Software Engineer in our OCX vertical, you’ll build high‑impact web and mobile e‑commerce experiences, operating independently to deliver scalable, customer‑focused solutions during our next phase of innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Location: This is a hybrid role based in the UK, with the requirement to be in the office at least one day per week.

• Deliver high‑quality, cross‑functional React/React Native applications with TypeScript, Node.js, and modern CSS.
• Collaborate across teams to hit product roadmaps, integrating REST/GraphQL APIs and ensuring on‑time delivery.
• Champion monitoring, proactive issue resolution, and observability using Datadog or similar tools.
• Write robust tests (Jest, React Testing Library), manage CI/CD (GitLab), Docker, and AWS deployments.
• Mentor juniors, share techniques, and explain complex tech clearly to all audiences.
• Drive continuous learning and innovation in a fast‑paced, agile squad.

About You

• Strong React/React Native experience with TypeScript, Node.js, Storybook, and responsive design.
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes/Helm, CDNs, shell scripting, and modern CI/CD pipelines.

Why Join Us?

Join post‑transformation as we launch new propositions with real ownership, hybrid flexibility, performance incentives, premium tech kit, and 25 % wellness discounts. Shape e‑commerce for millions in a collaborative, inclusive culture that celebrates innovation and growth.

Interview Process

• Recruiter screen – 15/30 minutes
• Hiring manager interview – 30/45 minutes
• Technical pair programming / system design – 90 minutes