Software Engineer

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in the UK seeks Software Engineers to join their expanding digital team. Candidates should have expertise in Java and C#, experience with the Spring Boot framework, and familiarity with AWS and CI/CD tools. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements, contributing to innovative digital solutions in community pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in building high-volume, high-performance applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills for coaching and engaging with stakeholders.
• Experience working in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Coding and platform building.
• Architectural contributions and supporting best practices.
• Engaging with product managers, researchers, and designers.

Skills

Java

C#

React

Spring Boot

AWS

CI/CD practices

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Unspecified

Region: North West

Location: Runcorn

Salary: Competitive

Posted: 23/07/2025

Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies

Job Ref: kal-PHOENIXMedicalSuppliesLimited-44786-63737-en

Software Engineers

Do you believe that community pharmacy has a vital role at the heart of the NHS? Do you want to join a team dedicated to providing digital tools to community pharmacies to compete with online alternatives? Are you a Java or C# programmer with experience in building high-volume, high-performance applications? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The PHOENIX Group is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer in Europe, with UK headquarters in Runcorn, Cheshire. We support a network of 14 distribution depots, over 500 retail pharmacies, and a team of over 6,000 staff nationwide.

We are undergoing major strategic changes, with a focus on our Digital Program, which aims to enhance the link between digital technology and community pharmacy. We recently acquired a digital prescription platform, which is highly rated by users. Our vision is to evolve this product into a comprehensive pharmacy and health app.

We are looking to expand our software engineering team. You will work in an agile environment alongside product managers, researchers, and designers, using modern practices like TDD, pair programming, and CI/CD. Your responsibilities will include coding, platform building, architectural contributions, and supporting best practices. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for coaching and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Ideal candidates will have experience with:

• Java / React
• Spring Boot framework
• C# & .NET Framework
• AWS
• CI/CD tools & practices

This is a full-time role, primarily based at our UK headquarters in Runcorn, with flexible working arrangements and support for remote work.

We offer a competitive package. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply and join us on our digital journey.