Software Engineer

Evri; Morley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is recruiting a Software Engineer to design, build and scale our digital platforms with a backend focus on Java and Spring Boot. The role supports remote-first work with occasional travel to Morley, UK, and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software across critical parcel-delivery services.

You'll work on scalable backend services, RESTful APIs and may contribute to frontend tasks using Vue.js, while embracing modern engineering practices and

Qualifications

• Commercial experience delivering production-grade software.
• Strong backend development with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and scalable services.
• Exposure to modern frontend technologies, ideally Vue.js.
• Experience working with Node.js.
• Good understanding of software design principles and engineering best practices.
• Experience writing automated tests and maintaining code quality.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Experience working within Agile environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git and DevOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Deliver features from concept to deployment and support.
• Build scalable APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Contribute to frontend development using Vue.js where required.
• Develop and maintain applications and services using Node.js.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers and Delivery teams.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automation and DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot issues and improve system performance, reliability and maintainability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Agile

CI/CD

AWS

Problem solving

Tools

Vue.js

Node.js

Job description

Posted Friday, 4 September 2026 at 00:00

Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8 to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.

Software Engineer

Build, Enhance and Scale Evri's Digital Platforms

Ready to build technology at scale and help shape the future of one of the UK's largest parcel delivery networks?

At Evri, technology sits at the heart of everything we do. Our engineers design, build and support the platforms, applications and services that power millions of parcel journeys every year.

As we continue to invest in modern engineering practices, cloud-native technologies and platform transformation, we're looking for talented Software Engineers who are passionate about creating high-quality software, solving complex challenges and continually developing their skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team where you'll work on business-critical systems, contribute to high-impact projects and help shape the technology that keeps Evri moving.

Remote role with occasional travel to Morley when required.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building and maintaining reliable, scalable software solutions that support critical business services.

This role has a strong backend focus, working primarily with Java and Spring Boot, while also providing opportunities to contribute across the wider technology stack, including frontend development.

Working as part of a cross-functional agile team, you will:

• Design, develop and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Deliver features from concept and development through to deployment and support.
• Build scalable APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Contribute to frontend development using Vue.js where required.
• Develop and maintain applications and services using Node.js.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers and Delivery teams.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, automation and DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot issues and continually improve system performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Contribute to engineering standards, best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Commercial experience as a Software Engineer delivering production-grade software.
• Strong backend development experience using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and scalable services.
• Exposure to modern frontend technologies, ideally Vue.js.
• Experience working with Node.js.
• Good understanding of software design principles, coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Experience writing automated tests and maintaining code quality.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Experience working within Agile environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git and DevOps principles.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for learning and continuously improving your technical capability.
• Work on technology that supports millions of customers across the UK.
• Be part of a business investing heavily in engineering, automation and platform modernisation.
• Join a supportive and collaborative engineering culture.
• Work with modern technologies and cloud-first platforms.
• Develop your skills and broaden your full-stack experience.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote-first working.

At Evri, we're building an inclusive engineering culture where people are empowered to innovate, develop and make a real impact.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome.

Let's deliver it together.

Evri Group for everyone

We’recommitted to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We’re also on a mission to be the UK’s most accessible delivery business. We’ve partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.

Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we’ll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.

At EvriGroup, everyone is welcome.

Job Family IT Applications Development & Integration