Software Engineer

HOLLAND AND BARRETT; Burton-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness retailer is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Inventory Management team. This role involves collaborating in an agile environment to enhance logistics technology and requires strong development skills in Java or Kotlin. The position offers remote work flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package, and a focus on career growth.

Benefits

Technology Incentive Scheme

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Company pension contributions

Flexible holiday policy

Refer and Earn Scheme

25% colleague discount

Free 24/7 Confidential Advice

Qualified Mental Health First Aiders

Access to onsite gyms

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development using Java, Kotlin, or similar languages.
• Experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka or other message queue systems.
• Experience with RDBMS databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with modern development tools like Git, Maven, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes.
• Understanding of architecting and building distributed systems.
• Experience with testing methodologies like TDD.
• Experience deploying on cloud platforms such as AWS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an agile team of engineers.
• Contribute to shaping and delivering a growth roadmap.
• Advance products in a high-ownership environment.

Skills

Software development using Java/Kotlin

Spring Boot framework

Apache Kafka or message queue systems

PostgreSQL RDBMS

Git

Maven

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes

Distributed systems architecture

TDD testing methodologies

AWS deployment

Job description

About the role:

Supply Chain Engineering builds and operates the technology that enables Holland & Barrett to deliver the right products to the right place at the right time. This includes integrations with logistics providers and controlling our robotic warehouse, forming the global foundation of H&B.

We're seeking a Software Engineer to join our mission-focused Inventory Management team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate within an agile team comprising frontend and backend engineers, a product manager, and an engineering manager.
• Contribute to shaping and delivering a roadmap that supports the growth and transformation of our 150-year-old retail business.
• Advance your products in a high-ownership environment with minimal supervision.

Location

• Work remotely with occasional in-person meetings at our London, Burton-on-Trent, or Amsterdam facilities.

Key Requirements

• Strong background in software development using Java, Kotlin, or similar languages.
• Experience with frameworks like Spring Boot.
• Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka or other message queue systems.
• Experience with RDBMS databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with modern development tools like Git, Maven, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes.
• Understanding of architecting and building distributed systems.
• Experience with testing methodologies like TDD.
• Experience deploying on cloud platforms such as AWS.

What We Offer

• Technology Incentive Scheme with bonuses starting at 10%.
• Opportunities for learning and long-term career growth.
• Company pension contributions.
• Flexible holiday policy with 25 days plus bank holidays and options to purchase additional days.
• Refer and Earn Scheme.
• Exclusive benefits through Epic Extras.
• 25% colleague discount on products from day one.
• Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare.
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
• Access to onsite gyms at Nuneaton and Burton facilities.
• And more...

Our culture values equality, diversity, and individuality. We welcome everyone who shares our EPIC values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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