Senior Software Engineer · UK Remote ·

VoCoVo; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge SaaS solutions that enhance retail communication. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable applications, ensuring high coding standards and architectural integrity. With a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment, this position offers opportunities for personal growth and professional development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and empowers its employees to drive innovation and success in the retail sector.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay

Life Assurance - 4 times basic pay

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Cycle2Work Scheme

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package

Child Care Scheme

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Backend Node.js/Typescript.
• Full stack engineering experience using modern front-end tools.
• Strong design and implementation of HTTP APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and scalable Typescript/Javascript.
• Conduct code reviews and champion high coding standards.
• Support the Technical Lead and Product Manager.

Skills

Node.js

Typescript

React

HTTP APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Authentication Models

Tools

Azure Cloud Services

Mender

Job description

VoCoVo specialises in innovative communication solutions tailored for businesses, particularly within the retail sector. Our flagship products are designed to create a connected store experience, facilitating seamless communication among retail staff to enhance efficiency and elevate customer service. We empower teams to collaborate effortlessly and achieve their retail goals.

With over 250,000 users across more than 10,000 locations in 21+ countries, and recognition as one of the top 100 best small-to-medium size businesses to work for, join us on our journey!

Please note, to apply for this position you must be based in the UKand have the legal right to work in the UK.

Role Overview

At VoCoVo, our software engineering teams develop our Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings that run on our cloud computing platform, and the software that runs on our large estate of hardware appliances ‘on prem’ at our customers' stores.

We currently have vacancies across two closely linked development teams, these positionswill report to the Technical Lead and workclosely within a multi disciplined agilescrum team including Product, Delivery and QA. Throughout our hiring process,we will work with you to determine which team is the best fit for you.

"Red Pandas" - This team is focused on services and tools that facilitate the management of customer estates at scale.Theteam willprovide tools for our Customer Support team, channel partners / distributors, and retailcustomers, enabling them to install, configure, maintain and update the firmware and software deployed in stores. The work spans the full stack from the user interface within the cloud service to the computing hardware in each store.

"Velociraptors" -This team is one of a pair of teams focused on our ‘on prem’ solution. Thisincludes the integration and management of the hardware and software that makes upVoCoVo’s on premise offering,including where required, working with the technology
partners who provide our devices. This pair of teams will be the development department'ssubject matter experts on VoCoVo’s connected store solutions.Development teams are supported by a Systems Engineering team, responsible fornetworking, in-store hardware and OS, a Cloud platform team, an Enabling team whoprovide the overarching technical strategy and architecture, and the other teamTechnical Leads.

What we're looking for

The following skills are highly desirable but we do not expect you to have them all:

• Hands on experience with Backend Node.js/Typescript,with demonstrable experience of impacting important projects in aSenior position.
• Full stack engineering experience utilising modern front end development tools and libraries such as React.
• Strong experience in the design, implementation and integrationof HTTP APIs.
• Great communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear manner (both verbally and in writing).
• Hands on design and operational experience of SQL and/or NoSQLdatabases.
• Experience with container based development workflows and automation (Docker/K8s).
• A good level of familiarity with Linux operating system.
• Experience with authentication models.
• An advocate for high technical standards, you'll be passionate about consistently setting and maintaining high standards for code quality, architecture and best practices.
• You have in-depth knowledge of yourdiscipline and are able to operate independently, making your own judgmentsabout when to consult the Technical Lead and other colleagues.

"Nice to have" skills

• Experience working with fleets of IoT hardware, or equivalent challenges of remote systems.
• Exposure to and an understanding of MQTT and the Eclipse foundations Sparkplug certification.
• Writing of integrating authentication and account systems like OAuth2, SAML, LDAP, AD.
• An understanding of Microservice and Monolith patterns and migration strategies (previous experience of undertaking migrations would be desirable).
• Cloud experience (Azure cloud services), although experience with any cloud technology is appreciated.
• Experience withremote device software updating tools, such as Mender.

What you'll do

• Develop robust and scalable Typescript/Javascript to contribute towards the goals of the team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to consult upon, make and record evidence based architectural decisions.
• Conduct code reviews and champion high coding standards to maintain code quality.
• Proactively focus on identifying and mitigating technical risks.
• Support the Technical Lead and Product Manager in making choices and planning ahead for future work on the product roadmap.
• Encourage collaboration, share your knowledge and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Take a genuine interest in the success of the team and maintain a commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

Salary
Salary range: £68,000 - £78,000

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with years of service)
• Option to buy or sell 5 days holiday each year
• Sick Pay - 8 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay
• Life Assurance - (4 times basic pay)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Electric car green salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Child Care Scheme
• Training & development opportunities
• Company organised events
• Pension (Royal London Group) 5% employer contribution matched
• Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, monitor and headphones

Diversity and Inclusion
At VoCoVo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment is to create an environment that champions equity, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring all team members can flourish. Join us in shaping the future together.

We are alsocommitted to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process, so please let usknow if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Company Values
Embracing VoCoVo's 'VOICE' Values is important to us, shaping our collaborative andinnovative culture.

VALUED
Our Colleagues, Customers, and Stakeholders are valued; treated with respect, empathy,and operate with honesty and integrity
ONE TEAM
Collaboration of all for VoCoVo’s happiness and success
INNOVATION
Our products are constantly evolving to tackle the pain points of retailers across the globe
CUSTOMER FOCUSED
Our customers love VoCoVo at every level, every interaction with us is frictionless, and we are integral to their operations
EMPOWERED
Our people are empowered to do the right thing and make decisions without loads of red tape

If you feel this could be the right fit, apply now!