Software Engineer

HOLLAND AND BARRETT; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned health and wellness retailer is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Inventory Management team. In this role, you will work within a collaborative agile team, contributing to the development and delivery of new solutions. Candidates should possess strong skills in software development, particularly with Kotlin, and experience with tools such as Spring Boot and Apache Kafka. The position offers remote work flexibility along with a dynamic work culture focusing on health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Technology Incentive Scheme

Learning and Development

Company pension contributions

25 holiday days plus flexible bank holidays

Refer and Earn Scheme

25% colleague discount

Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare

Mental Health First Aiders

Onsite gyms

Qualifications

• Strong background in software development using Kotlin or similar.
• Experience with agile methodologies and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative agile team with engineers and product managers.
• Shape and deliver product roadmaps.
• Drive products in a high-ownership environment.

Skills

Software development

Frameworks and tools (Spring Boot)

Apache Kafka

RDBMS databases (PostgreSQL)

Modern development toolchain (Git, Maven, Docker)

Building distributed systems

Testing tools (TDD)

Public cloud platforms (AWS)

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Engineering builds and runs the technology that enables Holland & Barrett to get the right products to the right place at the right time. From our integrations with logistics providers through to controlling our robotic warehouse, the global foundation of H&B is built on our supply chain.

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join one of our mission-focused engineering squads - the Inventory Management team.

Responsibilities

• You'll work in a collaborative agile team with frontend and backend engineers, a product manager, and an engineering manager.
• With your teammates, you'll shape and deliver an exciting roadmap that continues the growth and transformation of this beloved 150-year-old retailer.
• You'll drive your products forward in a high-agility, high-ownership environment without somebody always watching over your shoulder.

Location

You'll work remotely to protect your focus but occasionally get together in person for the moments that matter. Team days and stakeholder meetings may take you to our central London office, our futuristic Burton-on-Trent facilities, and possibly our facilities in Amsterdam as well.

Key requirements

• A strong background in software development using, Kotlin, or similar.
• Strong experience working with frameworks and tools such as Spring Boot.
• Practical experience and understanding of Apache Kafka or other Message Queue systems.
• Experience with RDBMS databases, e.g. PostgreSQL.
• Experience of working with a modern development toolchain - e.g. Git, Maven, Docker, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes
• A practical understanding of architecting and building distributed systems and
• Experience with various testing tools and methodologies, e.g. TDD.
• Experience building on public cloud platforms, e.g. AWS.

What we offer

• Technology Incentive Scheme - we offer different bonus schemes for all grades in Technology, starting at 10%.
• Learning and Development at Holland & Barrett is an excellent foundation for long-term career growth.
• Career progression
• Company pension contributions
• Your wellbeing is paramount, so you'll have a base of 25 holiday days, fully flexible bank holidays, and the ability to purchase additional holiday days.
• Refer and Earn Scheme - Earn cash by inviting people from your network to join us.
• Epic Extras gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice, and savings from a range of retailers and providers.
• Stay healthy with Discounted Products - from day one you'll get a 25% colleague discount on anything you buy at H&B, plus access to other regular promotions.
• We all need a little help sometimes, so we offer Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare.
• Mental Health First Aiders - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because it's all about your health & wellbeing.
• Stay active in our onsite gyms when you visit our Nuneaton Hub or Burton Fulfilment Centre!
• And many more!

Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality - because this allows our people to unlock their potential and be their best. We welcome everyone who shares our EPIC values regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).