Software Engineer-Affiliate Partnerships

JINGDONG RETAIL (UK) LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.com (JINGDONG) in London is seeking a backend engineer to build and maintain the Joybuy global affiliate partnerships platform. You will ensure high performance, security, and scalability for merchants and publishers across the UK and Europe.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field and at least 3 years with Java and Spring Boot, plus strong communication in Chinese and English. You will work onsite in London with a collaborative, fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Math, or related field.
• 3+ years of Java + Spring Boot experience.
• Clean code mindset and interest in open source.
• Fluent communication in Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services for Joybuy's affiliate platform in the UK/Europe.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and implement control strategies.
• Research, adopt, and promote new technologies and methodologies.
• Identify integration opportunities between emerging technologies and global system architectures.
• Work onsite in London.

Skills

Java programming

Spring Boot

Communication (CN & EN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Math

Job description

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected. Our Global Reach JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world. Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected. Our Global Reach JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world. Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll join the Affiliate Partnerships team within Joybuy, a globally distributed group responsible for the core systems of JD's international affiliate and performance marketing. We operate systems that serve merchants and publishers across the UK and Europe through the CPS model, directly driving measurable GMV growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services for Joybuy's global affiliate partnerships platform, ensuring high performance, availability, concurrency, security, and scalability to better serve merchants and publishers in the UK and Europe.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout project implementation, developing and executing effective control strategies that cover monitorability, maintainability, and grey release or rollback capabilities.
• Research, adopt, and promote new technologies and methodologies.
• Identify integration opportunities between emerging technologies and global system architectures to drive the team’s technical growth and strengthen architectural foresight.
• Work onsite in London.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Java programming and Spring Boot.
• Passionate about technology and continuous improvement, demonstrating exceptional coding proficiency, a commitment to clean and elegant code, and a keen interest in exploring open-source projects.
• Proactive, fast learner, and highly collaborative, with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, capable of independently identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills in Chinese and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in large-scale ecommerce companies.
• Experience in developing affiliate partnerships or marketing systems.
• Experience in UK and European business.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

About us

What started as one bold idea in China has grown into one of the world's most trusted technology and supply chain businesses. Today, JD.com (JINGDONG) serves more than700 million customers, using technology, logistics and innovation to create smarter, faster and more connected experiences. From retail and logistics to technology, healthcare and beyond, we're solving real-world challenges and making everyday life easier. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for the people who grow with us.

Our global business

Our teams work across 20+ countries and regions, building smarter supply chains and helping businesses and communities connect across borders. From technology hubs and retail operations to logistics networks and corporate teams, we're creating opportunities to learn, collaborate and make an impact on a global scale.

Whether you’re joining us in Europe, the Middle East, Asia or the Americas, you'll be part of one global team working towards a shared purpose.

So let’s do this. Let’s deliver joy.