Software Engineer

Iceland Food Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a committed Software Engineer to support their Ecommerce platforms, focusing on front-end development using TypeScript and JavaScript. This role involves creating new features, conducting A/B tests, and working with a multi-disciplined team to enhance the online experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ecommerce and familiarity with cloud computing technologies.

Benefits

15% discount in Iceland stores

30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants

33 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Onsite electric car charging ports

Subsidised staff restaurant

Christmas vouchers

Refer a Friend Scheme

Christmas Savings scheme

Discounted dry cleaning

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, SCSS & HTML.
• Familiarity with other JavaScript frameworks; Node.js, React.js.
• Understanding of eCommerce.
• Any experience with Commerce Platforms, CMS tools.
• Any experience with Cloud computing, AWS, GCP, Azure.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplined team to deliver new enhancements and features.
• Implement improvements that support day-to-day Ecommerce trade.
• Set up A/B test campaigns and implement successful changes in core code base.
• Develop microservices / campaign toolkits.
• Develop our portfolio of non-transactional sites.
• Features / bug fixes for our Commerce Cloud sites and apps.
• Contribute to planning, solution design, retrospectives and reviews.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

SCSS

HTML

Node.js

React.js

eCommerce Understanding

Cloud Computing

Job description

Overview

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for a committed and passionate Software Engineer to join our growing business.

Purpose of the role:

As a Developer within the Online IT team, you will be working with an experienced group of technical people for a variety of stakeholders. You will be predominantly focussed on supporting aspects of the online business across Iceland’s portfolio of websites, particularly on the recently launched headless storefront centred around React and Salesforce PWAKit. It is a varied job that covers creating new features, building components our customers can interact with, A/B tests, campaign support, platform developments for the Iceland.co.uk site, creating tools, and some developments to complement our mobile apps.

While largely focused around supporting our Ecommerce site, there are opportunities to work with other projects and technologies, including exposure to the SalesForce Force.com and Service Cloud platform, and our Cloud Operations function.

In this role you will:

• Work within a multi-disciplined team to deliver new enhancements and features
• Implement improvements that support day-to-day Ecommerce trade
• Set up A/B test campaigns and implement successful changes in core code base
• Develop microservices / campaign toolkits
• Develop our portfolio of non-transactional sites
• Features / bug fixes for our Commerce Cloud sites and apps
• Contribute to planning, solution design, retrospectives and reviews

Attitude

• Positive and intuitive
• Supports teamwork and collaboration
• Initiates and grows ideas within the team
• Good communication and time management
• Supportive of business direction and receptive to change

Apply if you have:

• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, SCSS & HTML
• Familiarity with other JavaScript frameworks; Node.js, React.js
• Understanding of eCommerce
• Any experience with Commerce Platforms, CMS tools
• Any experience with Cloud computing, AWS, GCP, Azure

What to expect from us

• 15% discount in Iceland stores
• 30% discount at Club Individual Restaurants
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite electric car charging ports
• Subsidised staff restaurant and Costa Coffee
• Christmas vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Christmas Savings scheme
• Discounted dry cleaning
• Long service awards