Software Development

JD.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

JD.com invites highly motivated graduates to join its JD Star (JDS) Graduate Role in the United Kingdom. You will work on meaningful projects, develop core software modules, and learn from talented colleagues across our global network.

During the first year, you’ll build technical and leadership capabilities, participate in system development, architecture design, and collaborative delivery, while contributing to JD.com’s fast-paced, innovative ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience with coding and software development projects is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional modules based on requirement documents and deliver maintainable code.
• Design and review technical solutions, and plan system scalability.
• Resolve complex technical issues and improve service performance.
• Collaborate with product and testing teams to implement requirements and drive delivery.
• Establish coding standards and QA practices to ensure quality.

Skills

Coding skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Job description

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, everything begins with a bold idea and the drive to make life smarter, faster, and more connected. What started in China has grown into one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems, serving over 700 million customers. From retail and logistics to tech, property, and beyond, we’re all about innovation that actually makes a difference.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding worldwide through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network. With platforms like Joybuy connecting trusted products to customers everywhere, our teams stretch across China, the U.S., Europe, APAC, the Middle East, and beyond. Every year, we welcome over 20,000 students and graduates into our business, showing our commitment to young talent and the fresh ideas that drive our future. Join us and contribute to global projects from day one.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and often, they come from you. As an intern or graduate at JD.com, you’ll work on meaningful, hands-on projects, learn from talented colleagues across our global network, and grow in a supportive, fast-paced environment designed for development. With competitive compensation, great office locations, and a people-first culture that champions continuous learning, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and kick‑start your career.

About Our Program

You’ll be joining in a JD Star (JDS) Graduate Role, a semi-structured early‑career pathway designed to accelerate young professionals whilst making an impact in your role at JD.com. Over your first year, you’ll take on meaningful projects, build technical and leadership skills, and gain exposure to the world‑class functions driving JD’s global growth.

System Development: Develop functional modules based on requirement documents, write high-quality and maintainable code, and ensure the completeness of system functions and timely delivery. Architecture Design: Design and review technical solutions, formulate system scalability plans, and ensure the rationality and extensibility of the architecture. Technical Problem Solving: Resolve complex technical issues, optimize system performance and stability, and improve service availability and response efficiency. Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with product and testing teams to implement requirements, provide technical implementation plans, and drive project delivery on schedule. Quality Assurance: Establish coding standards and a quality monitoring system to reduce system failure rates. Technology Research: Track emerging technology trends and industry best practices, conduct technical validation and preliminary research, and promote the adoption of new technologies in business scenarios.

At JD.com, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice counts and every talent belongs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.